The Lagomorphs: rabbits, hares, and pika
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Journal/Book Title
Silvicultural approaches to Animal Damage Management in Pacific Northwest Forests
Publisher
U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station
Publication Date
1992
First Page
289
Last Page
307
Abstract
Rabbits, hares, and pika have all been implicated in causing damage to trees in the Pacific Northwest Damage is generally to seedlings, limbs, and saplings smaller than 2 5 inches in diameter, with damage involving either clipping of the stem or bark removal as the lagomorphs are feeding Damage prevention methods include synthetic or biological repellents, exclusion (individual seedling protectors or fencing), or lethal control methods such as poisoning or shooting Silvicultural methods useful in reducing lagomorph damage include vegetation management, thinning, fertilization, and selection of browsing-resistant seedling sizes
Recommended Citation
Guisti, G. A., R. H. Schmidt, R. M. Timm, J. E. Borrecco, and T. P. Sullivan. 1992. The Lagomorphs: rabbits, hares, and pika. Pages 289-307 in H. C. Black, Tech. Editor. Silvicultural approaches to animal damage management in Pacific Northwest forests. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR- 287. 422 pp. (Invited contribution)
