This study was designed to address the physiological factors which may be responsible for poor woody plant regeneration in montane riparian habitats of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. There were two levels of browsing (browsed and unbrowsed) created with the use of grazing exclosures. Beaver use was simulated by damming ephemeral streams to slow stream flow and result in ponding. Carex plants were collected in mid June, Mid August and Mid September for nutrient and δ¹³C analysis. Physiological measurements were taken during 2 week, during each month from June to September. Water samples were taken monthly to determine water source.
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