Model of the probable fate of 1000 red maple seeds invading a tree-resistant forb-grass cover type on an electric transmission ROW.
| Major factors | Loss % | No. seeds per acre |
|---|---|---|
| Total # of seeds invading the ROW | 1000 | |
| Destroyed or pilfered by wildlife | 85 | 850 |
| Remaining after wildlife depredation (Figure 5) | 150 | |
| Nonviable or dormant seed (germ tests) | 57 | 86 |
| Viable seeds remaining | 64 | |
| Loss to plant competition (Figure 6) | 68 | 44 |
| Seeds germinating successfully | 2 | 20 |