Uncovering the full potential of attitude measures in navigating human-wolf coexistence

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 302, P. 110976 - 110976

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Wolf reintroduction to Scotland could support substantial native woodland expansion and associated carbon sequestration

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Large carnivores, including the grey wolf ( Canis lupus ), play an important role in carbon cycle through modifying behaviour and population of wild herbivores. carnivores have been eradicated from much their former range are now absent UK, contributing to increased herbivore populations, which can prevent natural regeneration trees woodland. A reintroduction wolves UK could reduce deer populations associated browsing tree saplings, but potential impacts on woodland expansion sequestration not assessed. Here we estimate impact a Scottish Highlands red native colonisation sequestration. We use Markov predator–prey model that would lead 167 ± 23 wolves, sufficient below 4 km −2 , threshold at assume be sufficiently suppressed enable trees. Using new woodlands subsequent result average annual 1.0 0.1 Mt CO 2 with each 6080 t . Practical Implication Our analysis demonstrates ecosystem benefit provide control numbers, leading expansion. Large‐scale woodlands, facilitated return contribute national climate targets economic benefits landowners communities finance.

Language: Английский

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Better together: Combining expert and citizen science data improves our understanding of occurrence patterns of lynx and wolves in Lower Saxony, Germany

European Journal of Wildlife Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 71(2)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Drivers of human attitudes towards wolves Canis lupus in Kazakhstan

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 4, 2025

Abstract Kazakhstan is recognized as a key stronghold for the grey wolf ( Canis lupus ). Nonetheless, status and dynamics of human‐wolf coexistence in region remain poorly understood. This study aims to fill that gap by exploring current attitudes towards wolves identify underlying drivers these attitudes. We collected information using survey questionnaire (in person online) from 1068 individuals across various demographic groups, including rural urban residents, hunters livestock owners. The was conducted country's three main landscapes—steppe, desert high mountains ensure diverse representative sample perspectives. Our findings indicate respondents generally held neutral or positive views about their presence Kazakhstan. However, with respondents' home regions were notably more negative. Livestock owners exhibited most antagonistic regions. These primarily influenced wildlife value orientations, fear knowledge behaviour. Synthesis applications. highlight need further research develop strategies fostering Key priorities include: (1) investigating causes attacks on humans, particular attention role rabies; (2) evaluating effectiveness traditional innovative approaches preventing predation Kazakh rangelands; (3) collecting data distribution population densities inform evidence‐based management strategies. efforts will contribute sustainable populations, balancing conservation objectives concerns local communities. Read free Plain Language Summary this article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Low genetic polymorphism and no population genetic structure detected during the natural recolonization of a large carnivore to its previous range

Conservation Genetics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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