Birks, J. et al. (2004). Are scat surveys a reliable method for assessing distribution of pine martens?

1st January 2004

Systematic searches for marten feces or ‘scats’ have been used since 1980 for assessing the status of protected populations of pine martens in Britain. This report reviews the recent history of survey programs for pine marten populations in Britain and examines the accuracy of marten scat identification in the field.


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