The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds

The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds - The findings offer a tool for helping forests ...
Earth.com

Predator scent alone can keep deer away from young trees

Deer change where and how long they feed when they detect the scent of large predators, reducing damage to young trees.
Farmers Weekly Interactive

What farmers can do to protect newly planted trees

A record 20,660ha of woodland were created in 2023-24, with more than 20m new trees planted across the UK. But significant ...
Chicago Tribune

Deterring deer in your garden prevents damage

The larger the deer population is in your area, the more likely you will have deer damage in your garden. Seeing an occasional deer in the neighborhood does not necessarily mean you are going to have ...
Chicago Tribune

Itchy deer, hungry rabbits can threaten young trees, shrubs

The worst threat to young trees and shrubs in winter isn’t cold or snow. “It’s bunnies and Bambi,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist in the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Protect new trees from deer

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Tubex tree tube Q • I planted a new tree this fall, and a deer made a big wound in the bark. What can I do to help it? A • It’s ...