Zimowe preferencje siedliskowe sarny oraz potencjalne ostoje tego gatunku na terenie Nadleśnictwa Myślibórz

Winter habitat preferences of roe deer in the territory of the Myślibórz Forest District in north−western Poland were assessed. The habitats preferred by roe deer were fresh mixed coniferous forests (BMśw), mixed swamp deciduous forests (LMb), fresh mixed deciduous forests (LMśw) and moist mixed deciduous forests (LMw). Roe deer preferred birch, larch and pine stands aged 21−60 and over 61 years. This information was useful in selecting winter refuge areas for roe deer in the territory of the Myślibórz Forest District. The total refuge area is 1903.5 hectares, representing 16.3% of the area of the forest district.