A lack of coastal elk habitat knowledge lead to a field study in Strathcona Park that recently produced results. With approximately 94% of BC's Roosevelt Elk residing on Vancouver Island this study focused on enhancing habitat in the Elk River and Thelwood Creek watersheds.
Seeding was positive however the thinning of trees to increase sunlight to the forest bed provided mixed results as less than optimal plants flourished rather than those preferred by this specie of elk. Winter range feeding remains a concern during heavy snow fall. Read more from the Mirror.
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