Winter forage selection by barren-ground caribou: Effects of fire and snow

Winter forage selection by barren-ground caribou: Effects of fire and snow

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Both long- and short-term consequences should be considered when examining the effects of fire on the foraging behavior of caribou.Post-fire increases in paper lantern texture protein content, digestibility, and availability of E.vaginatum make burned tussock tundra an attractive feeding area for caribou in late winter.

These benefits are likely short-lived, however.Lowered availability of lichens shades eq driftwood and increased relative frequency of bryophytes will persist for a much longer period.