Linking moose browsing to composition and growth delays in fir dominated boreal stand

Key Points

• Moose browsing significantly influences growth delays in fir dominated boreal stands, impacting ecosystem dynamics.
• The study finds that areas heavily browsed by moose show notable reductions in fir tree growth rates.
• Observational analysis across various boreal forest sites highlights the relationship between moose browsing and tree composition.
• These findings suggest that managing moose populations may be crucial for maintaining healthy boreal forests.