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The influence of white-tailed deer on plant communities in West Virginia and stakeholder attitudes toward deer management with respect to plant conservation Kelley L. Flaherty vi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I thank Dr. James Anderson for his continued support and seemingly never-ending patience throughout my time at WVU. The opportunities and guidance he has provided over the years have been invaluable at the beginning of my teaching career. I also thank the committee members; Dr. James Crum, Dr. John Edwards, Dr. James Rentch, and Dr. Robert Whyte for their support, advice, and motivation. I thank the following people for their assistance in the field during the duration of my data collection;