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| Schnidrig, R.; Nienhuis, C.; Imhof, R.; Brki, R.; Breitenmoser, U. | |
| Lynx in the Alps: recommendations for an internationally coordinated management | |
| 2016 Full Book | |
In seven chapters the following contents are presented: 1) Introduction; 2) Framework for large carnivore management; 3) Current situation of the lynx population in the Alps; 4) Discussion, interpretation and assessment of a future Alpine lynx population and main threats; 5) Practical goal; 6) Management options and implications and 7) Suggestions for priorities in time and space. The RowAlps Project identified its _overall practical _goal as achieving a favourable conservation status (FCS, according to Linell et al. (2008)) of lynx in the Alps. To reach FCS for the Alpine lynx population, _at least 1000 mature individuals (lynx > 2 years of age)/1300 independent individuals (lynx > 1 year of age) need to be widely and evenly distributed across the Alps_. In other words, a minimal density of 1,3 lynx > 1 year of age per 100 km2 favourable habitat is needed across the entire Alps. The _main threats _to the present and future Alpine lynx population were identified as illegal killing, inbreeding, habitat fragmentation, low acceptance and poor management structures. To address these threats, a set of _seven general management options _for the entire Alpine lynx population were identified: 1) Merge eastern and western subpopulations, 2) Active genetic management, 3) Secure and construct new connection corridors, 4) Prevent and persecute illegal action through law enforcement, 5) Foster dialogue among authorities, with wildlife managers, hunters and foresters by establishing information and consultation mechanisms regarding the lynx, 6) Integrate local people in lynx monitoring and 7) Secure sustainable damage prevention and compensation systems for livestock damages. Although there may be some regional and national variation in the priority of implementing these management options, _the level and timing of priority _for each of the seven management options were identified. The current conclusions were elaborated on the basis of the suitable approaches and data available at the time of writing this report. |
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