Today, the evolution of wild ungulates is one of the most significant developments in Italian wildlife over the previous few decades. Damage caused by wild boars has increased substantially in recent decades, amounting to hundreds of thousands of Euros annually in various European nations. Knowing the location, abundance, and population dynamics of wild boar (Sus scrofa) is critical for proper management, especially given its impact on the natural and agricultural ecosystem. This research presents a wild boar population estimate for a study area in the Italian Apennines' south / south-eastern region. Using GiS software and the Pellet Count Group technique, the census technique was planned through field inspections and cartographic elaborations. The Pellet Group's findings were recorded on customised field cards. 12 Pellets Group was discovered after crossing 7.010 linear metres and 14.020 m2. The existence of around 7/8 creatures per 100 ha was found using this information and knowing the extent of each given habitat. These densities, calculated based on the number of hectares in each investigated habitat, imply the presence of 187 to 164 animals. Given that the ideal density for the study region would be around 47 animals per 100 ha, the actual density exceeds these values by a large margin. As a result, the Park's population should be lowered by establishing a true census plan based on various sorts of censuses conducted over multiple years.
Author(S) Details
Di Brita Aldo
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Feeds, Molise University, 86100 Campobasso (I), Italy.
Miraglia Nicoletta
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Feeds, Molise University, 86100 Campobasso (I), Italy.
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