The red deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) is one of the most numerous and widespread deer species in Europe, including Italy. A stable red deer population is present on the Tuscan side of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park. The faecal pellet count method was used to analyze some pasture sites in the study area used by red deer, in relation to several environmental characteristics. Our results suggest that the aspect and altitude of the area influenced significantly (P<0.05) the environmental characteristics.
Red Deer grazing areas on the Tuscan side of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park: preliminary study
RUSSO, CLAUDIA;
2009-01-01
Abstract
The red deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) is one of the most numerous and widespread deer species in Europe, including Italy. A stable red deer population is present on the Tuscan side of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park. The faecal pellet count method was used to analyze some pasture sites in the study area used by red deer, in relation to several environmental characteristics. Our results suggest that the aspect and altitude of the area influenced significantly (P<0.05) the environmental characteristics.File in questo prodotto:
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