A comprehensive 18-year investigation in Ithaca, New York, uncovered how white-tailed deer influence seed diversity. The study revealed an 8% rise in the diversity of the seedbank due to deer activity, while a notable reduction in woody plant abundance was observed. Importantly, the changes in seedbank composition occurred without reducing native species numbers, indicating that deer play a vital role in driving ecological succession and supporting forest recovery efforts.
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