Roe-deer habitat suitability and predisposition of forest to browsing damage in its dependence on forest growth—Model sensitivity in an alpine forest region

摘要: A habitat suitability model for roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) including indices of forest predisposition to browsing damage was tested in an alpine region dominated by spruce (Picea abies). description the is presented. Eleven input parameters were weighted and aggregated hiding cover, thermal lounge index food supply. These are basis overall quality scores. The sensitivity total ground vegetation, vegetation without grass, woody share regeneration, crown projection, projection deciduous trees, wildlife ecological stand type, edge density, mesorelief, altitude, aspect tested. most sensitive (i) abundance (ii) (iii) (iv) mesorelief. Total affected least. trade-off versus showed supply least effect. linked with a growth therefore allows long-term predictions changes dependence on different silvicultural treatments. Consequences terms management discussed.