The effect of atmospheric pollution caused by pheasant Phasianus colchicus releases on the epiphytic flora on trees in sensitive woodlands
Rufus B. Sage, Clive E. Bealey, Maureen I. A. Woodburn, Joseph L. Werling, Alex N. Banks, Dan Abrahams, Joah Robert Madden
The paper examines the impact of pheasant releases on epiphytic flora in woodlands, finding increased N-tolerant species near release pens and a decline in N-sensitive species at mid-distances.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2026 · PreprintEcology