Understanding and strengthening wildlife and zoonotic disease policy processes: A research imperative DOI
Douglas A. Clark,

Gabriel Antwi‐Boasiako,

Ryan K. Brook

et al.

Zoonoses and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 69(6), P. 768 - 776

Published: July 13, 2022

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic highlights the urgency and importance of monitoring, managing addressing zoonotic diseases, acute challenges doing so with sufficient inter‐jurisdictional coordination in a dynamic global context. Although wildlife pathogens are well‐studied clinically ecologically, there is very little systematic scholarship on their management or policy implications. current therefore presents unique social science research imperative: to understand how decisions made about preventing responding especially zoonoses, those processes can be improved as part early warning systems, preparedness rapid response. To meet these challenges, we recommend intensified efforts towards: (i) generating functional insights disease processes, (ii) enabling organizational learning mobilize insights, (iii) understanding epistemic instability address populist anti‐science (iv) anticipating evolving new emergences, human dimensions. Since for zoonoses acutely challenged during stages an epidemic pandemic, such provide pragmatic, empirically‐based roadmap enhancing robustness efficacy, benefiting long‐term decision‐making efforts.

Language: Английский

Assessing and evaluating human-wildlife interactions for coexistence in shared landscapes DOI Creative Commons
Kátia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi de Barros Ferraz, Isabel Bento, A Souza

et al.

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Land sharing strategies for conciliating biodiversity conservation and human development usually do not consider the need to deal with human-wildlife conflicts, a type of interaction (HWI). To measure, monitor solve conflicts is fundamental achieve coexistence necessary promote environmental social justice. Here, we present new approach assess evaluate HWI aiming inform decision-making regarding conflicts. We developed method classify map events between humans wildlife according their nature, context effect both sides, distinguishing what an encounter (unidirectional) (bidirectional effect) is. typified categorized effects (positive or negative) sides. compiled opportunistic observations from in shared landscape (campus Luiz de Queiroz, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil) February 2022 until April 2024. created standardized table, performed descriptive statistics, used Minimum Bounding Geometry Kernel Density, simple idealized assist scientists managers different contexts. had total 570 events, which 297 were characterized as encounters 273 HWI. recorded 42 animal taxa related 36 interacted humans, being Nasua nasua , Cairina moschata Didelphis albiventris most frequent ones. identified 16 types that can occur landscapes, 10 Human-Wildlife Conflict, six Unsustainable Use, four Wildlife Damage three Convivencia some classified more than one category. Among them, occurred our studied Unintentional Feeding one. first time Unexpected Encounter, Accident Avoidance Chase Away Spaces close main buildings, central lawn cats’ feeding sites. Our was useful prioritize species stakeholders, identify large amount food supply due inadequate waste disposal domestic cat primary reason landscape. recommend comprehensive characterization find interconnections guide coexistence.

Language: Английский

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Policy-making for peri-urban landscapes as arenas of human-wildlife interactions DOI Creative Commons

Annemarie Tabea Roth,

Janina Kleemann, Marcin Spyra

et al.

Urban Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(5), P. 1707 - 1721

Published: April 20, 2024

Abstract Peri-urban landscapes are transitional areas between urban and rural that constantly changing. They characterised by land use mixes cover changes, leading to significant changes in wildlife habitats. These combined with an increasing anthropogenic presence, turn peri-urban into arenas of intensified human-wildlife interactions. In many scientifically documented cases, scientists focusing on negative Furthermore, research about appropriate policy instruments for managing interactions is rare. This study focused case studies their characteristics from around the world positive, neutral, or humans at local level. addition, influencing factors were addressed. A survey was conducted international group practitioners working this field. The results showed various species involved worldwide, mammals as being most common taxon. Contemporary could be identified a factor landscapes. It can highlighted mix consisting mainly social cultural combination legal regulatory suitable address situation.

Language: Английский

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Applying fuzzy logic cognitive modeling to integrate socio-ecological knowledge for carnivore conflict management DOI

V. Prakash,

Robert A. Gitzen, Christopher A. Lepczyk

et al.

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 303, P. 111019 - 111019

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Guidelines to Facilitate Human-Wildlife Interactions in Conservation Translocations DOI Creative Commons
Adriana Consorte-McCrea, Shekhar Kolipaka, Jacob R. Owens

et al.

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Feb. 15, 2022

Species reintroductions and translocations are widely used management interventions to restore locally extinct or augment severely depleted species. In such projects, the human dimension issues that influence success of these conservation encountered at five different stages project life cycle: (1) planning, (2) initiation, (3) implementation, (4) ending stage, (5) post-exit. Overlooking failing consider in any phases could jeopardise translocation project's success. When dimensions included there is greater possibility community involvement, peers' acceptance support from various interest groups avoidance conflict situations. The Human-Wildlife Interactions Working Group (HWIWG) was formed 2018 by members IUCN Conservation Translocation Specialist (CTSG). HWIWG has facilitated online discussions workshops with practitioners, researchers academics across globe, on a range aspects human-wildlife interactions translocations, as well leading discussion sessions during international research conferences. These events have provided rich source material which draw series recommendations. this paper we discuss findings illustrate how, each cycle, human-dimensions influenced projects. Our aim provide useful multidimensional insights for those working species' translocations.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes of wildlife park visitors towards returning wildlife species: An analysis of patterns and correlates DOI Creative Commons
Emu‐Felicitas Ostermann‐Miyashita, Nadja Pernat, Hannes König

et al.

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 278, P. 109878 - 109878

Published: Dec. 26, 2022

Understanding which variables mediate people's attitudes towards wildlife species is fundamental for improving human-wildlife coexistence in increasingly human-dominated landscapes. Based on questionnaire responses (a total of n = 589 responses, 459 were complete and used statistical analysis), we investigated the visitors to two parks located different states Germany three returning species: European bison (Bison bonasus), moose (Alces alces) grey wolf (Canis lupus). We a principal component analysis (PCA) summarized 13 questions pertaining each species. Using loadings first dimension species-specific PCA as response variable, fitted generalized linear models assess how sociodemographic background formal knowledge influenced attitudes. Our comparative, multi-species approach revealed presence both universal factors influencing Respondents' gender, exposure, negative experiences with target all had varying effects across models. Effects age, residential context, relatively consistent Older (≥60 years age) more compared other age groups; positive prevalent respondents residing urban areas while linked people rural areas, higher was associated While explained small amounts observed variation these iconic species, our findings provide quantitative evidence that enhancing about could be key strategy wildlife. Hence, environmental education programs outreach activities are likely crucial step creating awareness, ultimately contributing sustainable human-nature relationships.

Language: Английский

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Pathways to coexistence with dingoes across Australian farming landscapes DOI Creative Commons
Louise Boronyak, Brent Jacobs

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4

Published: March 8, 2023

Introduction Agriculture and biodiversity conservation are both vitally important human activities that overlap geographically often in conflict. Animal agriculture has been implicated species loss the degradation of ecosystems due to land clearing, overgrazing, conflicts with large carnivores such as dingoes (Canis dingo). This paper explores potential for transformation Australian commercial livestock production from human-dingo conflict towards social-ecological coexistence. Method A qualitative model depicts transformative change was developed field observations twenty-one in-depth interviews producers, researchers, grazing industry representatives policy makers across Australia. The articulates current state dingo management drivers system change. Results Seven pathways described catalyse routine lethal a future vision embeds mutually beneficial Central is adoption by producers preventive non-lethal innovations supported new farming movement, Predator Smart Farming, balances wildlife values unlock resilience landscapes, animals (domesticated wild) livelihoods. Other key include targeted research, capacity building, outreach knowledge sharing networks; institutional (policy, legislation, economic incentives) cultural change; public awareness raising advocacy reduce control; greater involvement Indigenous Australians decisions relating management. Discussion seven transition discussed relation how they can collectively foster coexistence extensive rangelands systems. International examples interventions used illustrate types successful actions associated each pathway could inform action findings have implications rangeland globally.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the prospects of human-wildlife coexistence: a conceptual framework DOI
Avantika Thapa, Tanoy Mukherjee, Aditya Pradhan

et al.

Biodiversity and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(13), P. 3583 - 3615

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Zoning has little impact on the seasonal diel activity and distribution patterns of wild boar (Sus scrofa) in an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve DOI Creative Commons
Henrik Reinke, Hannes König, Oliver Keuling

et al.

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(23), P. 17091 - 17105

Published: Nov. 23, 2021

Abstract Understanding the spatio‐temporal distribution of ungulates is important for effective wildlife management, particularly economically and ecologically species such as wild boar ( Sus scrofa ). Wild boars are generally considered to exhibit substantial behavioral flexibility, but it unclear how their behavior varies across different conservation management regimes levels human pressure. To analyze if adjust space use or temporal niche, we surveyed core buffer zones (collectively referred zone) transition zone a biosphere reserve. These represent low high pressure, respectively. Specifically, employed network 53 camera traps distributed in Schaalsee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve over 14‐month period (19,062 trap nights) estimated circadian activity patterns, diel levels, occupancy both zones. account differences environmental conditions day length, these parameters separately seven 2‐month periods. Our results showed that were primarily nocturnal, with diurnal occurring dominantly during summer months. The patterns two very similar overall, although slightly less active than zone. Diel also varied seasonally, ranging from 7.5 11.0 h −1 , scaled positively length night R 2 = 0.66–0.67). Seasonal estimates exceptionally (point ranged 0.65 0.99) zones, suggesting used most Overall, this result suggests (in case, zoning reserve) have little impact on behavior. This finding relevant protected areas where possibly densities could interfere goals within those agricultural land vicinity.

Language: Английский

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HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT AND ROAD COLLISIONS WITH UNGULATES. A RISK ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS IN TRENTINO, ITALY DOI Creative Commons

M. Menapace,

Clara Tattoni, Nicola Tondini

et al.

˜The œinternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: XLVIII-4/W7-2023, P. 125 - 131

Published: June 22, 2023

Abstract. This study investigates wildlife vehicle collisions with wild ungulates in the Italian Autonomous Province of Trento (PAT) located Eastern Alps a consistent anthropic population and pervasive summer winter tourism. Both populations vehicular traffic are increasing as well road leading to animals killed, vehicles damaged human injuries fatalities. The purpose this work was use FOSS4G identify sections high number then propose design practical engineering solutions tailored each these hotspots. QGIS 3.16.6, GRASS 7.8.5 8.2 were used standardize data set, process georeferenced collision registered by local authorities, perform hotspot analysis final maps. Field surveys carried out investigate morphology at once more appropriate chosen, specific detailed project proposed including its costs. A cost benefit comparing infrastructures roadkills shows that effective reducing costs medium-long term. construction five would reduce deer investments 6% (about 250 avoided years). Such should be numerous widely distributed order have greater impact. procedure can replicated elsewhere plan position crossing structures, for application EU funds, thus mitigating Human-wildlife conflicts (HWC).

Language: Английский

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Mitigating the effects of human activities to promote human-wildlife coexistence in urban ecosystems DOI
Junhe Chen, Yafeng Wang, Jian Sun

et al.

Science Bulletin, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 68(20), P. 2295 - 2297

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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