Abstract
Not enough forest regeneration? Intensified silviculture and hunting bring success (essay) The influence of red deer, roe deer and chamois on forest regeneration is significant in Swiss forests, especially in mountain forests. Oak, silver fir and sycamore rarely regenerate without protection measures. Red deer populations have practically doubled over the last 20 years, and roe deer are found in every forest. Nevertheless, it is possible to have, even in Switzerland, a dense, site-appropriate forest regeneration. The conditions for this are close-to-nature silviculture over large areas, and hunting which is closely adapted to the condition of the forest. This approach is successful if it is accompanied by serious cooperation between forest services and hunters – a cooperation which is not seen as an end in itself but as a means of reaching agreed objectives. Success will not be achieved with compromises only and by following traditional approaches.
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