A review of factors affecting deer dispersion and their relevance to management

摘要: Factors affecting the dispersion of deer are reviewed, and their relevance to management British species. Most information is taken from studies European Red Roe deer, also North American Home range/territory size discussed; individual home range sizes vary within species, largely associated with habitat structure and/or climate. It suggested that traditional behaviour social factors may be important in limiting distribution. The role food, shelter freedom disturbance reviewed relation movements. will occupy areas a good combination all major rather than best any one. Suggestions for research on view management, put forward.