Impact ID | 3358 |
Impact Type | Predation/Herbivory |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | Nutria (Myocastor coypus) commonly foraged intensively on seedlings of Bald Cyprus (Taxodium distichum) planted by land managers. Costly chicken wire fences or specially timed plantings were required to halt Myocastor coypus from grazing on the freshly planted seedlings and ensure their survival. |
Reference | 17146 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
Cost | |
Location | Louisiana |