Resource Utilization by Canada Geese at Rend Lake (Classic Reprint): Final Project Report - Couverture souple

Tacha, Thomas C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0483046760 ISBN 13 : 9780483046764

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding Canada geese, habitat, and hunting effects at Rend Lake
This overview explains how food availability, land use, and seasonal hunting influence goose behavior and weights in the Rend Lake area. It highlights what researchers found about energy needs, waste grain, and the limits of habitat in supporting current goose numbers.

The study shows that geese rely on high-energy grain and waste grain in nearby fields to meet daily energy needs. It also notes how limited land area and specific land-use patterns can affect their ability to feed during hunting season, leading to weight declines and shifts in movement. Overall, the findings point to habitat improvements as the main lever for supporting larger populations.

• How energy needs and available grain shape goose daily food intake


• How waste grain from local crops contributes to goose diet


• How hunting season influences goose movement and feeding time


• What changes to land area and land use could improve habitat conditions

Ideal for readers interested in wildlife management, habitat research, and the ecology of Canada geese.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0483046760
• ISBN 13: 9780483046764
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 43
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