Wildbestands
Wildbestands is the term used to describe the population of wild animals within a defined area, including the numbers, species composition, age and sex structure, and spatial distribution. In ecological and wildlife-management contexts, the concept covers mammals, birds, and other wild fauna and is used to assess population status, support conservation, and inform hunting or culling decisions. The term is often paired with measures such as population size, density, and carrying capacity to describe the status of wildlife communities.
Monitoring wildbestands relies on a mix of methods. Direct counts in field surveys, track and pellet surveys,
Drivers and dynamics of wildbestands are diverse. They are shaped by habitat quality, food availability, seasonal
Governance and policy aim to balance conservation with sustainable use. Many regions regulate wildbestands through licensing,