How to save your trees from hungry, winter-weary deer

During long, snowy winters, deer tend to gather in herds and feed together on nearby trees and plants that stay above the snow. Usually that happens out in forests, but in parts of Minnesota where homes and neighborhoods are near deer habitat, these herds can become a nuisance in people's yards. Deer especially enjoy certain species of pine tree. To find out more about the damage deer can do to yards, and how to fix it now that winter is mostly behind us, MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Gary Wyatt. He's an educator with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. He's based in Mankato.