Monitoring data from small mammal trapping in forest habitats in Europe (Czechia, Germany, Italy, Poland), 2019-2023
https://doi.org/10.5285/97528815-bd0b-484d-8e68-a1184828631d
Cite this dataset as:
Broughton, R.K.; Beier, P.; Bullock, J.M.; Gregory, A.J.; Spence, E.S.; Argow, S.; Dell’Agnello, F.; Halle, S.; Hebda, G.; Heczko, T.; Kumble, P.; Mölich, T.; Poledníková, K.; Poledník, L.; Rychlak, Y.; Santini, L.; Sierakowski, M. (2025). Monitoring data from small mammal trapping in forest habitats in Europe (Czechia, Germany, Italy, Poland), 2019-2023. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/97528815-bd0b-484d-8e68-a1184828631d
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This dataset contains information on the trap-setting operations and the number and species of animals captured during systematic sampling surveys in natural habitats of Czechia, Germany, Italy and Poland in 2019-2023. The trapping data include dates of setting, checking and removal at multiple locations. Trapping at each location typically involved 3-5 nights per trap line, but this could vary. The trap lines typically comprised 12 pairs of traps each set 10 metres apart along a transect line, with geographical coordinates for the centre of a pair of traps along the trap line. Animals were primarily captured for tissue collection for genetic analysis (not included in this dataset) to investigate the effectiveness of habitat corridors for promoting movement.
Publication date: 2025-07-11
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Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
WGS 84
Temporal information
Temporal extent
2019-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Provenance & quality
Animals were captured during standardized trapping surveys with Sherman traps, Ugglan traps and Tomahawk traps in systematic arrays. Trapping targeted small-medium sized rodents and carnivores. Traps were generally set to catch for 3-5 consecutive trap nights, but this varied. Captured animals were identified to species, marked individually, biometrics were recorded, and tissue samples were collected (generally from the ear, swabbing and also faecal sampling). The animals were then released. Trap and capture data are linked via a primary key field.
At each trap check, data from captured animals were recorded in the field on data sheets, and then later computerized by entering into spreadsheets. Data were checked against original field records for quality assurance and validation.
At each trap check, data from captured animals were recorded in the field on data sheets, and then later computerized by entering into spreadsheets. Data were checked against original field records for quality assurance and validation.
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This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence
Cite this dataset as:
Broughton, R.K.; Beier, P.; Bullock, J.M.; Gregory, A.J.; Spence, E.S.; Argow, S.; Dell’Agnello, F.; Halle, S.; Hebda, G.; Heczko, T.; Kumble, P.; Mölich, T.; Poledníková, K.; Poledník, L.; Rychlak, Y.; Santini, L.; Sierakowski, M. (2025). Monitoring data from small mammal trapping in forest habitats in Europe (Czechia, Germany, Italy, Poland), 2019-2023. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/97528815-bd0b-484d-8e68-a1184828631d
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Correspondence/contact details
Broughton, R.K.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BB
UNITED KINGDOM
enquiries@ceh.ac.uk
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 8BB
UNITED KINGDOM
Authors
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6838-9628
Argow, S.
Hidden Tracks
Dell’Agnello, F.
NEMO Ltd
Halle, S.
University of Jena
Heczko, T.
Center for the Future
Kumble, P.
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Mölich, T.
Wild Katz
Poledníková, K.
Alka Wildlife
Poledník, L.
Alka Wildlife
Rychlak, Y.
Sierakowski, M.
Michał Sierakowski Badania Przyrodnicze
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Center for Large Landscape Conservation
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NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
info@eidc.ac.uk
Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
info@eidc.ac.uk
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14 July 2025 15:35