Potential for Grey wolf Canis lupus in the Netherlands : effects of habitat fragmentation and climate change on the carrying capacity and population dynamics

Recolonization of the Netherlands by wolves is likely to occur within 5 to 10 years, and for management reasons the habitat suitability should be understood. Therefore, I predicted the carrying capacity and population dynamics of the wolf in the Netherlands, and studied the effects of habitat fragmentation and climate change. The effects of climate change on soil processes, vegetation structure and prey abundance for wolves were simulated with the models SMART2 and SUMO2. I assessed the effects of habitat fragmentation by comparing a scenario with and without wildlife overpasses. Population dy... Mehr ...