Analysis shows overstory composition affects defoliation by gypsy moth, suggesting valid silvicultural strategies.
The percentage of favored food in the over-story was closely related to the subsequent level of defoliation by the gypsy moth. Thus the silvicultural recommendations that are based on the "favored food" theory may be valid with respect to abating the damage done by this insect to the forest.
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