The strength of the Yellowstone trophic cascade after wolf reintroduction

The strength of the Yellowstone trophic cascade after wolf reintroduction

Trophic cascades, the indirect effects of predators propagating downward through food webs, play a critical role in shaping ecosystems. We evaluated the strength of a large carnivore-induced trophic cascade in northern Yellowstone National Park, focusing on riparian willows (Salix spp.) as primary p...

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Main Authors: William J. Ripple, Robert L. Beschta, Christopher Wolf, Luke E. Painter, Aaron J. Wirsing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
Subjects:
Yellowstone National Park
Large carnivores
Willows
Crown volume
Chronosequence photographs
Trophic cascade strength
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989425000290
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