Bridging the gap between science, policy and stakeholders: Towards sustainable wolf–livestock coexistence in human‐dominated landscapes

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

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Abstract While the return of wolves ( Canis lupus ) to many European countries is a conservation milestone, negative impacts are unevenly distributed across society, placing high pressure on livestock grazing systems. For this perspective, scientists from diverse disciplines and geographical backgrounds reflect state livestock–wolf interactions in Europe formulate recommendations for enabling wolf–livestock coexistence. We argue that co‐designing, co‐implementing co‐disseminating research with key stakeholders, such as farmers, productive approach developing implementing locally appropriate coexistence strategies. Decision‐making should be informed by scientific evidence. recommend ecological data collected shared borders. Evidence social sciences important understanding human dimension interactions. suggest bridging gaps within multidisciplinary strengthen interdisciplinary insights, comprehensively evaluate management approaches guide governance policy decisions properly account inherent complexities. Policy implications : As wolf populations their continue grow Europe, policymakers at all levels must make adequately safeguard while simultaneously protecting livelihoods. This requires access reliable

Language: Английский

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The socioecology of fear: A critical geographical consideration of human‐wolf‐livestock conflict

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 67(1), P. 17 - 34

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

Animal fear can be an important driver of ecological community structure: predators affect prey not only through predation, but also by inducing changes in behaviour and distribution—a phenomenon evocatively called the “ecology fear.” The return wolves to western United States is a notable instance such dynamics, yet plays out complex socioecological system where efforts mitigate impacts on livestock rely manipulating wolves' people. Examining Washington state's wolf reduce we argue that this approach coexistence with predicated relations fear: people, livestock, arguably share landscapes minimal conflict, as long are adequately afraid. We introduce “socioecology fear” interdisciplinary framework for examining interwoven social processes human‐wildlife conflict management. Beyond frequently voiced ideas about “innate” fear, examine how (re)produced human‐wolf interactions deeply shaped human processes. contribute critical physical geography project integrating analysis theory, conducted collaborative dialogue. Such integrative practice essential understanding challenges managing wildlife Anthropocene .

Language: Английский

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A bibliometric review of global research on the human-wildlife conflicts

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) affects both wildlife sustainability and human wellbeing. Current strategies for human-wildlife are often fragmented predominantly conservation-focused, lacking the necessary coordination support from other impacted sectors. This study aims to explore global research landscape on HWC through bibliometric analysis, using Scopus database as primary source VOSviewer software data analysis. A total of 4,822 articles were found in conflict. has been researched by a 4,065 authors widely distributed all over world, with most studies United States America. also analyzed four type clusters which are: a) management, b) Human-animal physiology, c) Human-carnivore conflict, d) Conservation policy. The interest notably increased, publications covering 24 subject categories Database. Most these Environmental Science, followed Agricultural Biological Sciences, Social Sciences. highlights several gaps such lack social dimensions HWC, towards co-existence, policy gap between regional. contributes community awareness conservation initiatives, providing essential insights policy-making co-existence. emphasizes involvement various stakeholders—from local communities governments NGOs—assists crafting comprehensive inclusive policies.

Language: Английский

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The wildlife nextdoor: Socioeconomics and race predict social media carnivore reports

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 977, P. 179227 - 179227

Published: April 14, 2025

Social media and other internet-based, community generated datasets are emerging as valuable tools in advancing our understanding of biodiversity distributions across urban environments. However, it is unclear how best to harness these data for managing mitigating human-wildlife conflicts an urbanizing world. In this study, we analyzed 2584 posts comments on carnivore sightings, human-carnivore interactions, attitudes towards carnivores via the neighborhood-based social platform Nextdoor, focusing 52 peri-urban neighborhoods near Angeles National Forest California. We focused two most frequently discussed species: coyote (Canis latrans) American black bear (Ursus americanus). social-ecological covariates potential predictors reports, also compared sightings species collected logging application, iNaturalist. found that whiter, wealthier, less densely populated closer national forest tended report more conflict, while conflict did not show a clear relationship with metrics racial makeup or intensity. wealthier had higher percentages population registered indicating possible bias participation. Comments expressing positive bears were almost five times common than coyotes. Finally, number Nextdoor reports both 11 numerous observations iNaturalist within same window time locations. conclude can be viable predicting interactions. utility coexistence will nullified if researchers managers do fully account socioeconomic biases influencing who participates reporting process. Building inclusive accessible could therefore beneficial equity wildlife engaging diverse public nature.

Language: Английский

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Microbiome: The One Health Connecting Link

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Drones outperform dogs for hazing bears: a comparison of carnivore aversive conditioning tools

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

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Human-wildlife conflict can result in harm to people and their livelihoods, frequently ends reduced tolerance for species and/or removal of animals. Resolving preventing is essential conserving carnivore populations. Here I conducted a six-year study the efficacy non-lethal hazing tools deter grizzly bears ( Ursus arctos ) away from on prairies North-Central Montana. tested new technology, drones, traditional methods including dogs, projectiles, vehicular pursuit. These various techniques were successful at stopping undesirable bear behaviors caused significant increase avoidance behavior distance human infrastructure. Results these 163 events suggest aversive conditioning may have occurred over longer time scales as older required less decreased each calendar year. Drones outperformed other where odds pursuit being possible increased 127% relative chasing due accessibility issues. Relative pursuit, dogs high maintenance had an 86% reduction event would be Grizzlies fled locations that farther roads development. Hazing effective immediately resolving complaints further conflicts.

Language: Английский

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Large, rugged and remote: The challenge of wolf–livestock coexistence on federal lands in the American West

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Abstract The expansion of grey wolves ( Canis lupus ) across the western United States, including on public lands used for extensive livestock grazing, requires tools and techniques reducing wolf–livestock conflict supporting coexistence. We examined approaches forested managed by U.S. Forest Service, which we characterize as large, rugged remote (LRR) landscapes. Research spatial aspects where are deployed their effectiveness geographic settings is scant. selected six national forests located in states managers seek to mitigate ongoing conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with stakeholders n = 69) discuss mitigation perceptions different techniques. developed a three‐part typology categorizing reduction: husbandry, non‐lethal deterrents targeted lethal removal wolves. Across these categories, interviewees noted that many challenging scale up context Service grazing allotments LRR perceived our informants be most effective mitigating landscapes include: human presence (mobile range riders); flexibility management; husbandry practices minimize vulnerability; (used combination techniques). Social, economic political factors also influence ability producers implement desired forest context. For example, costs implementation landscapes, policies associated federal lands, can limit options. Policy implications . Geography matters! Efforts address more likely if they designed fit local Effectiveness may increase efforts go beyond technical approaches, considering social, institutional embedded. Read free Plain Language Summary this article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Can an old dog learn a new trick? Efficacy of livestock guardian dogs at keeping an apex predator away from people

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 292, P. 110554 - 110554

Published: March 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effect of semantics in the study of tolerance for wolves

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 37(2)

Published: Sept. 13, 2022

Abstract As conservation scholars increasingly recognize the critical role of human thought and behavior in determining persistence biodiversity across globe, a growing line inquiry regarding validity comparability previous applications core psychological concepts has emerged. Specifically, inconsistent measurement use terms, such as attitudes acceptance , reveal important questions about approaches. Given that these differ by definition, yet have been used interchangeably, we explored what drives differences people's responses when each concept is operationalized context contested wildlife species, gray wolf ( Canis lupus ). To do so, data from 2014 survey U.S. residents n = 1287) to test how measures six (i.e., acceptance, attitudes, benefits, risks, [prior] behavior, behavioral intentions) often employed social sciences were related with broad set possible explanatory variables. Despite moderate strong correlations between all measured (| Pearson's r | 0.39–0.65, p < 0.001), results revealed considerable variation their respective relationships identical although value orientation domination or mutualism) operated fairly consistently cognitive concepts, relationship other factors, trust, identification various interest groups hunter, farmer, rancher, environmentalist, animal rights advocate), political ideology liberal vs. conservative), varied considerably. Our findings underscore exist measures, which could serious implications for conservationists integrating science decision‐making processes if they are unaware theoretical underpinnings distinctions concepts.

Language: Английский

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Combining local ecological knowledge with camera traps to assess the link between African mammal life‐history traits and their occurrence in anthropogenic landscapes

Journal of Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 61(10), P. 2470 - 2482

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

Abstract Understanding what influences species and trait composition is critical for predicting changes in communities driven by landscape transformation. We explored how life‐history traits are associated with the persistence of mammal human‐dominated habitats within Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, South Africa. combined data from a camera trap study local ecological knowledge‐based survey an integrated occupancy model to analyse occurrence along gradient anthropogenic Results confirmed that human‐modified was related specific traits. Species more specialist diets, as well larger body mass were likely stay protected areas. slow reproductive strategies occupied natural Combining different monitoring methods enabled us increase spatial coverage sighting numbers. This approach fostered research participation various stakeholders, important step co‐designing wildlife‐friendly spaces. Synthesis applications . Integrating standard protocol structured participatory citizen knowledge allowed identify functional landscapes at scale. These results advocate wisely combining will guide conservation‐orientated land‐use planning towards protection Reserve. methodological enable managers conservationists use obtained diverse protocols should catalyse involvement citizens biodiversity conservation.

Language: Английский

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