Wildlife Damage to Poplar

Poplar plantations and nurseries mainly grown on farm land in North India create thick patches of green cover which attract wild animals, birds and rodents for hideout, shelter and food. Many of the visiting wildlife also cause serious damage to poplar both in field plantations and nurseries. The main wild animals and birds causing damage have been identified as blue bull, monkeys, rats, rabbits, crows, parrots etc. The major damage by these agents is caused during dry spell when they get attracted towards the greenery of poplar and agricultural crops grown therewith. The nature and extent of damage and the control measures being applied by the growers are discussed in the paper.