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Feral Ungulate Research & Technical AssistancePIERC Project Leader: Paul Banko, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Determine movement patterns of axis deer at Kalaupapa, Moloka‘i to facilitate control by NPS Evaluate fence design to assist NPS with mouflon sheep control at Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park |
| Accomplishments: Determined movement patterns, home range size, habitat use, & mortality of axis deer Designed a testing arena and protocols to evaluate fence designs for stopping mouflon sheep movement |
Significance: Small home ranges and artificial water sources permit high densities of deer to exist at Kalaupapa Fencing and other management decisions benefited from our results |
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