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SPECIES: Rosa multiflora | Multiflora Rose
WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : NO-ENTRY IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : The persistent fruits of multiflora rose are an important food source for birds and mammals [5,14]. The fruits and leaves are consumed by the following [5,6,7,14]: grouse pheasant oppossum rabbit skunk coyote black bear beaver bobwhite quail mouse Extensive browsing of multiflora rose by white-tailed deer has been noted in Ohio and Illinois [20,24]. Rabbits browse the canes, particularly in winter [5]. PALATABILITY : NO-ENTRY NUTRITIONAL VALUE : NO-ENTRY COVER VALUE : Multiflora rose forms extremely dense, impenetrable thickets which are ideal nesting and escape cover for many birds and small mammals [5,6,14]. VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : Multiflora rose was used for stabilizing disturbed sites from the 1950's to the 1970's due to its rapid growth and ability to adapt to adverse soil conditions. It has been used extensively in strip mine reclamation in the East to prevent soil erosion [13,16]. It is now considered a pest species, and in many states its use is regulated or prohibited [14]. OTHER USES AND VALUES : NO-ENTRY MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : Multiflora rose is an increaser under heavy browsing [24]. It is susceptible to the viral disease rose rosette [14]. Several insect species adversely affect its growth [14].

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