Hello evanbmx65,
Here are the results of my research:
"Clearcuttings have been found to enhance deer habitat in most
regions, even in the snowbelt portions of the northcentral and
northeastern states, providing that nearby shelter against cold winter
winds is available (Verme 1965, Krefting and Phillips 1970, Newton et
al. 1989, Hughes and Fahey 1991)."
"Most studies indicate that the first few years after clearcutting,
deer foods (succulent stems of woody plants, forbs, and grasses)
increase to their highest level of abundance and availability [...]"
SOURCE: http://www.clemson.edu/extfor/publications/fortp19/deer.htm
"However, the greatest benefit of clearcutting to deer lies in the
often abundant new growth vegetation and succulent sprouts and
seedlings that flourish in the sunlight following the cutting. Once
established, this new thick growth also provides concealment for deer,
not only in the early years following the cutting, but for a longer
period, after much of the browse has grown out of their reach."
SOURCE: http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PGC/w_notes/deer.htm
"Talbott said the U. S. Forest Service admits clearcutting increases
deer populations, but the resulting deer are unhealthy. Therefore if
the proposal of stopping industrial practices is accepted, then the
Allegheny can support the growing deer population healthfully and
hunters would benefit with quality game."
SOURCE: http://www.voicesweb.org/voices/sn/S&N-03-Jul-03.htm
Here are some other pages that you may find interesting:
http://www.deerdomain.com/improve.htm
http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/viewpub.jsp?index=3874 (research paper
available in pdf format).
I hope this was the type of research you were looking for. Please let
me know if you require any clarification, and I will do my best to
further assist you.
tisme-ga
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