Moose Density - Fundy

At high densities, moose can do extensive damage to forests by over browsing - altering forest composition and forest succession. One moose may consume 30 kg of vegetation per day. Fundy National Park conducts aerial censuses of the moose population every 5 years.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 17:36 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 17:36 (UTC)
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title_fr	Densité des populations d’orignaux - Fundy
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