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| Huckschlag, D. | |
| Lynx Monitoring in the Palatinate Forest - Annual Report 2004 | |
| 2005 Full Book | |
This report summarizes information about the occurrence and distribution of the lynx in the Palatinate Forest, based on a long-term monitoring system. The results help to launch measures to support the conservation of this endangered species. The monitoring system consists of a network of nine lynx experts who impart knowledge about the lynx, collect and evaluate lynx reports. The Research Institute of Forest Ecology and Forestry is in charge of the scientific evaluation of this monitoring. In 2004 a total of 42 indications were recorded. No indication could be qualified as "sure" and "confirmed". Eight indications are regarded as "reliable", 27 as "doubtful" and seven as "unreliable". The 35 "reliable" and "doubtful" indications consist of 15 vocalisations, 14 sightings and six tracks. The geographic distribution of the indications will be presented in different ways to enable a comparison with other national and international lynx projects. The indications are distributed relative regularly over the northern and middle Palatinate Forest. Three indications are located up to 12 km north of the border of the Nature Park. There are no hints in the southern part except one sighting in France near the frontier. 63 % of the indications were found in a small area around the settlements Merzalben and Leimen. It can be assumed that in the year under report this species is still occurring in the Palatinate Forest and surroundings. But with the method applied no number of individuals can be estimated. We found no indication to state a minimum number of lynxes. There were no signs of reproduction. Other demographic parameters remain unknown. The occurrence is endangered and needs to be connected with the population in the French Vosges Mountains. |
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