Journal of Forestry · 1940 · 22 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesEcologyZoologyForest EcologyForest EntomologyForest ManagementAnimal EcologyForest Insect Natural EnemiesForest Insect PestsForest Wildlife ManagementMammalian EcologyWildlife ConservationEnvironmental FactorsEnvironmental ImprovementForest Canopy HerbivoryForest Disturbance EcologyForest Management PracticesForest PestsHerbivore EcologySmall Mammal Ecology
Abstract Small mammals are a potent force tending to control insects in the forest. As they are nonmigratory and are active throughout the year, they are potentially more effective than birds. Although the populations vary over wide limits, numbers are controlled by ecological factors and may be increased only by environmental improvement. Certain forest practices may be detrimental to small mammals in the forest.