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Final Research Project

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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THE ELK OF GEARHART

BY BROCK NICHOLS

A herd of elk is hanging out in the town of Gearhart, Oregon, raising questions about what to do

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The natural resources are: elk, humans, grass, and other plants.

Photo by Jun Seita

There are concerns about property destruction and safety.

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Elk need a place to live. New housing and buildings cause the elk herd to shift around.

Effects of the problem: traffic jams, accidents, property/plant destruction, injury to pets and people.

Photo by Ken Lund

Solutions: plant native vegetation, educate about how to co-exist, promote tourism, relocate, hunting

Photo by NAParish