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- Journal.
are abundant while alder,
Rubus macropetalus [underlined], a broad leaved
shrub something like Shepherdia [underlined],
and [word crossed out] Amelanchier and Elder are
less common. Ledum abundant in muskegs.
Browse: The tall willow is heavily
browsed (about 95% above 3 ft. [feet]) the
twin flowered honeysuckle about 85%
alder 20%, Amelanchier 85% Menziesia [underlined]
10%, dwarf willows 25 to 75% depending
upon height.
The Menziesia is being leaf browsed
now, as is the willow, Ribes + Rosa
The above browsing represents primarily
Moose winter + spring feeding plus
some elk early spring work.
Game seen. On way over from Banff.
140 elk cows 54 calves
4 " bulls.
Vermilion Crossing, B.C. [British Columbia] June 24/43 [1943]
Made examination 19 miles W. [West] of
here by care + found general
range conditions good. On the
summit there is excellent aspen
reproduction. Willows + Lonicera have
suffered heavier browsing than
anything else but even they
are in fair shape. The tall birch
is lightly browsed.
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