JJBraves
Well-Known Member
I have been slowly clearing a plot out on a cedar dominant ridgetop for the past year or so when I have time and have run into a bit of a predicament. I have about 8-10 Red and Chinquapin Oaks in and surrounding the perimeter of the plot. In the center, I have a mature Red and Chinquapin that are less than 4 feet from each other resulting in their crowns to rub/ having multiple dead limbs dead due to how close they are. My question is, what species is more favorable to deer? I'm wanting to cut one so that way they aren't choked out and eventually die and/or produce poor crops for the rest of their lifetime. I always see deer on my camera up there chowing on acorns, but I can never tell which ones they are eating. Any input is appreciated.