The shifting philosophy behind the protected area concept and its applicability in the South African context DOI Creative Commons

Paul Cryer,

Şerban Procheş, Dave J. Druce

и другие.

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5

Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024

The necessity of increasing biodiversity conservation efforts has been highlighted by planetary boundary research. Through review and critical thinking, this paper aims to highlight inadequacies within historic current environmental ideologies, many which continue entrench flawed trajectories. first part reviews the context in term viewed society, particularly between 1950 present day, revealing an early preservationist purpose that was embedded a larger plunder. It examines differing social, scientific economic dimensions as well certain approaches awareness period, it applies emerging value protected areas. does through lenses divergent including sequential iterations colonialism, neoliberalism, “new conservation”, convivial ecocentrism. By juxtaposing gradual increase with socio-political milestones last 70 years, illustrates why firstly, truly reformist thinking not gained traction secondly, exploitative inherently unsustainable forms environmentalism have endured policy. illuminating these factors, duplicity trajectories is exposed. Contrastingly, some unlikely alliances previously antagonistic socio-environmental ideologies are introduced. second deals how principles being applied (or not) South Africa’s proud history. asserts post-Apartheid transformation sector incomplete, resulting retention both social exploitation With perpetuation inadequate measures stem global (and local) loss, despite its now obvious need, concludes set actionable recommendations general application policy makers, researchers practitioners those African context. urgency addressing transgressed boundary, amidst inertia preventing rectification, provides motivation underpinning paper.

Язык: Английский

Environmental Health and Societal Wealth Predict Movement Patterns of an Urban Carnivore DOI Creative Commons
Christine E. Wilkinson, Niamh Quinn, Curtis Eng

и другие.

Ecology Letters, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 28(2)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT How societal, ecological and infrastructural attributes interact to influence wildlife movement is uncertain. We explored whether neighbourhood socioeconomic status environmental quality were associated with coyote ( Canis latrans ) patterns in Los Angeles, California assessed the performance of integrated social–ecological models. found that coyotes living more anthropogenically burdened regions (i.e. higher pollution, denser development, etc.) had larger home ranges showed greater daily displacement mean step length than less regions. Coyotes experiencing differing levels anthropogenic burdens demonstrated divergent selection for vegetation, road densities other habitat conditions. Further, models included societal covariates performed better only features linear infrastructure. This study provides a unique lens examining drivers urban movement, which should be applicable planners conservationists when building equitable, healthy wildlife‐friendly cities.

Язык: Английский

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The wildlife nextdoor: Socioeconomics and race predict social media carnivore reports DOI Creative Commons
Wilson C. Sherman, Christopher J. Schell, Christine E. Wilkinson

и другие.

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 977, С. 179227 - 179227

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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Spatial dynamics of human-hyena conflicts in villages surrounding Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania DOI Creative Commons
Franco Peniel Mbise

Discover Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1)

Опубликована: Июль 4, 2024

Abstract This study investigated the dynamics of perceived livestock depredation over last 2 years (from 2021 to 2022) in villages close Mkomazi National Park Tanzania. The findings revealed that sheep were most frequently affected (57.1%), followed by goats (36.7%) and cattle (6.1%). Attacks primarily occurred at home (59.2%) during night (65.3%), with a higher prevalence dry season (75.5%). majority respondents (81.6%) decrease attacks. Logistic regression indicated village proximity park as significant predictor explaining reported incidents related depredation, closer experiencing risks. Gender, age, education level, resident status showed no correlation incidents. Spotted hyena sightings varied significantly based on (p = 0.039), while other factors differences. Mitigation measures against included guarding (28.3%), employing noise scaring tactics (42.2%), utilizing domestic dogs (29.4%). These offer valuable insights into human-wildlife conflicts inform targeted interventions for mitigating losses not only surveyed but also areas globally facing similar challenges.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The shifting philosophy behind the protected area concept and its applicability in the South African context DOI Creative Commons

Paul Cryer,

Şerban Procheş, Dave J. Druce

и другие.

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5

Опубликована: Дек. 10, 2024

The necessity of increasing biodiversity conservation efforts has been highlighted by planetary boundary research. Through review and critical thinking, this paper aims to highlight inadequacies within historic current environmental ideologies, many which continue entrench flawed trajectories. first part reviews the context in term viewed society, particularly between 1950 present day, revealing an early preservationist purpose that was embedded a larger plunder. It examines differing social, scientific economic dimensions as well certain approaches awareness period, it applies emerging value protected areas. does through lenses divergent including sequential iterations colonialism, neoliberalism, “new conservation”, convivial ecocentrism. By juxtaposing gradual increase with socio-political milestones last 70 years, illustrates why firstly, truly reformist thinking not gained traction secondly, exploitative inherently unsustainable forms environmentalism have endured policy. illuminating these factors, duplicity trajectories is exposed. Contrastingly, some unlikely alliances previously antagonistic socio-environmental ideologies are introduced. second deals how principles being applied (or not) South Africa’s proud history. asserts post-Apartheid transformation sector incomplete, resulting retention both social exploitation With perpetuation inadequate measures stem global (and local) loss, despite its now obvious need, concludes set actionable recommendations general application policy makers, researchers practitioners those African context. urgency addressing transgressed boundary, amidst inertia preventing rectification, provides motivation underpinning paper.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0