Analyses of genetic diversity within a long-term ecological monitoring in the national park Gesäuse

Since 2008 (with one year of interruption), fecal samples have been collected and genetically analyzed in the Gesäuse National Park at Gscheidegg and in neighboring areas to study capercaillie genetic diversity. The present project will process the samples from the last 3 years, thereby supplementing the dataset of this long-term monitoring effort, and conduct comprehensive analyses on the genetic diversity of the studied population. Particular focus will be placed on addressing potential significantly decreasing trends in this important biodiversity indicator.