Relative value of riparian woodlands in landscapes with different forest cover for medium-sized Iberian carnivores

摘要: This study analyses the role of riparian woodland in conservation five common carnivore species as compared with other non-riparian habitats according to cover on landscape scale (>60, 20–35 and <15% 20 × 20-km surface area). I hypothesised that importance woodlands regional would be greater landscapes low forest than those intermediate or high cover. To test this hypothesis, each type sampled forests 10–15 recorded richness frequency occurrence (number sites presence/total sites) both habitat types. The presence (or use by) at particular sampling site was using sign-surveys (search for scats badger dens). relative analysed by comparing species. Comparison between types indicate are important all contexts. However, accordance initial essential most deforested areas. Any agricultural development policy should take into account need maintain preserve landscapes, especially intensively cultivated landscapes.