A new book on Swiss guidelines to properly manage forest-ungulates interaction

Abstract

This publication provides basic guidelines for the application of the Forest and Ungulates Enforcement Aid and collates current knowledge on the topic of forest and Ungulates in Switzerland. A first section contains scientific information on the interaction between forest and Ungulates, forest dynamics and wildlife biology. The second section presents and discusses methods for the surveying and assessment of the impact of Ungulates on forest regeneration, the surveying of Ungulate populations and for habitat improvement and the reduction of disturbance in wildlife habitats. The third and final section contains eight accounts of practical experience in the area of forest and wildlife.

Keywords

• Book review
• Forests
• Wildlife
• Forest-wildlife concept
• Impact of ungulates on forest regeneration