Utah State University: Capturing a True Picture of Wolves in Yellowstone - Reevaluating Aspen Recovery
November 09, 2021
November 09, 2021
LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 9 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
The reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park in 1995 triggered a cascade of effects that ultimately restored the ecosystem, including the recovery of aspen trees. It's an environmental success story that feels like a parable. But like many stories based on ecological realities, it's more complex than at first glance--aspen recovery in the park is not as robust as generally believe . . .
The reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park in 1995 triggered a cascade of effects that ultimately restored the ecosystem, including the recovery of aspen trees. It's an environmental success story that feels like a parable. But like many stories based on ecological realities, it's more complex than at first glance--aspen recovery in the park is not as robust as generally believe . . .