Language: english | español 1) which factor would increase the carrying capacity for white-tailed deer in an eastern temperate forest ecosystem? a) the re-introduction of the eastern cougar into north carolina. b) a large migration of the closely related mule deer, into the east. c) the construction of new roads and increased traffic through woodland areas. d) the re-introduction of the american chestnut tree, which produces many seeds, and used to live in north carolina.