2002
DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-100x.2002.02037.x
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Development of Tree Regeneration in Fern‐dominated Forest Understories After Reduction of Deer Browsing

Abstract: Dennstaedtia punctilobula (hay‐scented fern) can act as a native invasive species in forests in eastern North America where prolonged deer browsing occurs in stands with partially open overstory canopies. Ferns dominate the understory with a 60‐cm tall canopy, with little regeneration of native tree species. It has been hypothesized that, once established, ferns may continue to inhibit tree regeneration after deer browsing has been reduced. To test this hypothesis, we documented the pattern of recovery of the … Show more

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“…2a), as observed after Dutch elm disease, when abundance of UG increased only in larger gaps (after death of two or more canopy trees) (Huenneke, 1983). Hence, changes in understory after disturbance can alter the course of succession, and diversification of stand composition might be expected in future (de la Cretaz and Kelty, 2002;Mallik, 2003).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 85%
“…2a), as observed after Dutch elm disease, when abundance of UG increased only in larger gaps (after death of two or more canopy trees) (Huenneke, 1983). Hence, changes in understory after disturbance can alter the course of succession, and diversification of stand composition might be expected in future (de la Cretaz and Kelty, 2002;Mallik, 2003).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 85%
“…The fern and graminoid groups were consistently strong metrics for trend detection, and performed better than the native herbaceous and invasive species group. Ferns and graminoids often respond favorably to moderate deer browse impacts and/or earthworm invasions while herbaceous species show a decline (De La Cretaz andKelty 2002, Wiegmann andWaller 2006). Therefore, changes in the understory may be identified by a significant increase in fern or graminoid cover before a decrease in native herbaceous cover is detected.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lors de la colonisation, les pâturages issus du défrichement des terres peu propices à l'agriculture subissaient souvent ce phénomène dans les États de la Nouvelle-Angleterre (Cox, 1915). L'envahissement des forêts par les fougères a surtout été documenté en Pennsylvanie (Horsley et Marquis, 1983) et dans les États de la Nouvelle-Angleterre (de La Crétaz et Kelty, 1999;de La Crétaz et Kelty, 2002). Selon nos observations personnelles, ce phénomène est de plus en plus fréquent au Québec, particulièrement dans les Appalaches en Estrie.…”
Section: F O R E S T E R I Eunclassified
“…Dans des conditions normales, l'établissement et la croissance de la régénération ligneuse surviennent plus rapidement que l'expansion des fougères. L'envahissement par les fougères se produirait seulement lorsque le site ne parvient pas à se régénérer, n'est plus propice à l'établissement des semis d'essences ligneuses, ou que la croissance de ces derniers est inhibée par le broutement des populations de cerfs de Virginie (Odocoileus virginianus), ces derniers préférant les semis aux fougères (de La Crétaz et Kelty, 2002). Les peuplements feuillus avec abondance de fougères dans leur sous-bois ont parfois été désignés comme des stades stables de succession écologique qui persistent même après que la densité de cerfs ait diminué (Stromayer et Warren, 1997).…”
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