The 106-Acre Monster: How One Living Thing Became an Entire Forest

11. The Threat of Over-Browsing

Pando faces serious challenges from over-browsing as deer and elk feed on its tender new shoots. Without enough natural predators to keep these populations in check, regeneration stalls and the colony’s future is put at risk. Conservationists have begun using fencing and wildlife management strategies to shield young growth and help Pando recover. Yale Environment 360