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November 24, 2009
KPLU Local News
KPLU Local News
Park Wolves
(2008-09-02)
OSU forestry researcher Robert Beschta in Olympic National Park
Photo courtesy of OSU
(KPLU) - A study of Olympic National Park suggests the elimination of wolves 70 years ago has dramatically altered the park ecosystem. Larger elk herds triggered landscape transformation. The Oregon State University researchers take no position on whether wolves should be reintroduced into this part of the Northwest. KPLU's Tom Banse has more.

For more information: Oregon State University report
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