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How do bears help in conserving the forest?

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There is some evidence that bears in British Columbia enrich the soil of forests. During the salmon run they consume vast amounts of salmon then wander into the woods to relieve themselves. The nitrogen and phosphorous rich feces are a fertilizer for the trees.

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