About the Deer-Forest Study
Pennsylvania forests face many challenges - invasive plants, insect outbreaks, soil acidity, tree diseases, and even deer. This study is being conducted to better understand the role of deer in the context of all these challenges and to help Pennsylvania’s forest and wildlife managers better manage deer and the forest.
May 31, 2017
#Whoseatingbambi – 2016 Rundown
Here’s what went down on the flip side of the fawn survival study!
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Come Visit!
Take a tour of our vegetation plots and hear from the research gang.
I’m so stressed I could spit
Cleaning babies, going to the grocery, feeding the kids, running for your life – Being a mom can be stressful!
May 30, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 69
Babies of all shapes and sizes are out there.
Deer Crew Diaries
May 22, 2017
I thought school was over!
Vegetation field crews are hitting the woods but not before they pass the TEST!
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 68
Crews are off and setting a record pace!
May 19, 2017
Don’t try this at home
Explosives are part of the job
May 18, 2017
Game on!
The race is officially underway!
May 16, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 67
Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here!!!
May 10, 2017
Deer Crew Dairies – Entry 66
Tying off the loose ends between captures
May 5, 2017
Return of the Ents
Our forests were once home to a mighty race of giants. Will they ever return?
May 1, 2017
Deer Crew Diaries – Entry 65
Ho-hum week of cleaning up and prepping for the upcoming fawning season
