SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: NEREC1001 : Piloting a Regional Research and Educational Approach to Integrated Deer Damage Management
- Period Covered: 04/01/2004 to 04/01/2005
- Date of Report: 06/21/2005
- Annual Meeting Dates: 04/17/2005 to 04/17/2005
Participants
Drake, David (drake@aesop.rutgers.edu) - Rutgers University; Decker, Dan (djd6@cornell.edu) -Cornell University; Curtis, Paul (pdc1@cornell.edu) - Cornell University; San Julian, Gary (gjs@psu.edu) - Penn State University; Anderson, James (jander25@wvu.edu) - West Virginia University; Menzel, Bruce (bmenzel@csrees.usda.gov) - USDA CSREES
Due to lack of forward progress because of limited Congressional funding opportunities, we unanimously decided to discontinue activities under NEREC 1001 heading and instead direct energy toward sustaining NE 1005 project. Therefore, our intention is to cease NEREC 1001 after this report.
Accomplishments
Due to lack of Congressional funding, we did not accomplish our stated expected outcomes and impacts. However, we were able to compile comprehensive data on negative impacts from deer in the northeastern United States. Our study was a first of its kind and serves as a baseline measurement for future research.
Impacts
- Compiled comprehensive data on negative impacts from deer in the northeastern United States which will enable Extension and wildlife professionals to tailor outreach, research, and management options to better manage overabundant deer populations. Increased understanding of the stakeholders and impacts will also aid policy makers who need to evaluate the magnitude of issues as they weigh one constituency group against another.
Publications
Drake, D., J. B. Paulin, P. D. Curtis, D. J. Decker, and G. J. San Julian. 2005.
Assessment of negative economic impacts from deer in the northeastern
United States. Journal of Extension 43(1).