A Metapopulation Model for Feral Hogs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A discrete-time, space model reveals that feral hog population growth in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been effectively limited by management efforts. The study leveraged historical data on vegetation, mast (seed production), and harvest to simulate population dynamics, demonstrating the impact of natural resource variability on invasive species control. Key findings suggest that targeted interventions have curbed expansion, offering insights for sustainable management strategies.

LEVY, B., COLLINS, C., LENHART, S., MADDEN, M., CORN, J., SALINAS, R. A., & STIVER, W. (2015). A METAPOPULATION MODEL FOR FERAL HOGS IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK. Natural Resource Modeling, 29(1), 71–97. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/nrm.12080