British mammal populations: Fifty years of change

Abstract

1. Agricultural intensification, urbanization, overpopulation by both native and invasive species and diseases have all had marked effects on populations of British mammals over the last 50 years. 2. Here, accountsare presented of the effects of these processes with a prospective view of what the future holds for the mammals of Britain. © 2007 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2007 Mammal Society.