Which Large- and Medium-Sized Mammals Use Commercial Short-Rotation Coppice as Habitat?

Abstract We surveyed occurrence and activity of large- medium-sized mammals on six commercial mini-rotation short-rotation coppice (SRC) plantations in northern Germany by camera trapping different seasons (winter, late summer). In total, eleven species (6–9 per site) were detected. This corresponds to the majority mammal occurring study region. Roe deer, wild boar red fox found across all sites. All other detected fewer sites some only one seasons. deer was most active both terms visit frequency (days with detection) use intensity (detection numbers). With few exceptions individual sites, showed significantly lower activity. Number did not differ between Furthermore, there no differences near-edge central areas crops regard species. Activity however, differed considerably cases. Our results show that a wide range are basically able include SRC into their habitat utilisation. However, sporadic indicates rather limited current value plantations. Options increase for suggested, but effectiveness needs be tested future studies. Since spatial temporal scope our uniform age-class considered, immediately applicable landscapes, or types management phases SRC. Therefore, further research is required considers these aspects as well species-specific patterns selection comparison types.