Ecology of the mouflon sheep on Mauna Kea : final report

Author:

Giffin, Jon G., Hawaii. Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Pittman-Robertson Program,

Title:

Ecology of the mouflon sheep on Mauna Kea : final report

Year:

1981

Pages:

iv, 65 leaves

Subject:

Environmental monitoring Mauna Kea Mamane Mouflon Mountain sheep Sheep

Summary:

The final report on mouflon sheep (Ovis musimon) investigations conducted on Mauna Kea from July, 1975 through October, 1979 by Jon G. Giffin, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources, includes information on the mouflon's history, food habits, effects on the habitat, reproductive cycle, distribution, movement and herding characteristics. The study area is situated on the southeastern slopes of Mauna Kea between the 6,600 and 10,400 feet elevation and roughly bounded on the north by Nauhi gulch, on the east and south by the Keanakolu Road and on the west by the summit highway. Range studies show the effects of grazing and browsing on the environment. The plant species most affected by the sheep were the mamane, which is the prime component of the mouflon range, pukiawe, ohelo (Vaccinium sp.) and native grasses, especially the Trisetum glomeratum.

URL:

https://books.google.com/books/about/Ecology_of_the_Mouflon_Sheep_on_Mauna_Ke.html?id=NDp9uAAACAAJ

Collection:

Monographs