Tannenschaeden im Raum Mattsee

Wien

1994

Unselbständiges Werk

12531

200051465

In a natural regeneration stand of firs (Abies alba) and spruces (Picea abies) browsing - damages where observed in leading shots and most upper twigs. The damages occured on trees from 1m up to 6m but never on broadleaved trees. The originator was identified as squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) which use to accumulate a higher population density during wintertime because of reducing their territorial-behavour. They also seem to be attracted by a feed hopper that is maintained close to that stand.