Reimoser et al. 1999; Mysterud & Østbye 1999;Völk
1999). In the Cansiglio firwoods, natural conditions are
sufficiently satisfied from the stand structure point of
view, but the same is not true of tree species mixture.
Accessory species, which could constitute an alternative
food supply for ungulates, are missing. Their presence
should be encouraged, not only because a larger
number of these species may reduce the risk of damage,
but also because it is a fundamental requirement for biodiversity.
Moreover, from the biodiversity point of
view, the lack of fir saplings is a cause for concern, because
this species may disappear in the CF in the future.