Mammals of Eastern Old-Growth Forests in the United States
Abstract
Many native mammal species rely on the habitat elements provided by old-growth forests in the eastern United States (U.S.). Today, old-growth forests persist as remnant stands in the landscape. Historically, they included a mosaic of eastern forest types including mixed mesophytic, oak–hickory, southeastern evergreen, and hemlock-white pine-northern hardwood forests. Due to the rapid (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
Fire effects on ecosystems
Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Forests
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 155–155
- Publication date
- 23 January 2026
- Language
- EN