Experimental validation of specialized questioning techniques in conservation. [PDF]
Abstract Conservation increasingly relies on social science tools to understand human behavior. Specialized questioning techniques (SQTs) are a suite of methods designed to reduce bias in social surveys and are widely used to collect data on sensitive topics, including compliance with conservation rules.
Ibbett H +12 more
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Large carnivore hunting and the social license to hunt. [PDF]
Abstract The social license to operate framework considers how society grants or withholds informal permission for resource extractors to exploit publicly owned resources. We developed a modified model, which we refer to as the social license to hunt (SLH).
Darimont CT +6 more
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Conservation publications and their provisions to protect research participants. [PDF]
Abstract Social science methods are increasingly applied in conservation research. However, the conservation sector has received criticism for inadequate ethical rigor when research involves people, particularly when investigating socially sensitive or illegal behaviors.
Ibbett H, Brittain S.
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Use of community characteristics to predict hunting and game harvests in western Amazonian forests. [PDF]
Abstract Wild game harvesting in Amazonia provides rural residents with protein and cash income but can threaten wildlife populations and forest ecosystem functions. As yet, the socioeconomic and environmental drivers that shape hunter livelihoods remain poorly understood.
Zayonc D +4 more
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International consensus principles for the sustainable harvest of polar bears. [PDF]
Abstract Multilateral agreements are required for the effective management of large carnivores with ranges that cross geopolitical boundaries. This is particularly important for species subject to rapid changes in distribution or demographic status due to climate warming. We considered 3 international consensus principles for the sustainable harvest of
Regehr EV +7 more
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Coexisting with large carnivores based on the Volterra principle. [PDF]
Abstract Coexistence with large carnivores represents one of the world's highest profile conservation challenges. Ecologists have identified ecological benefits derived from large carnivores (and large herbivores), yet livestock depredation, perceived competition for shared game, risks to pets and humans, and social conflicts often lead to demands for ...
Boyce MS, Carpentier CAE, Linnell JDC.
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Simulating the efficacy of wolf-dog hybridization management with individual-based modeling. [PDF]
In the photo, an introgressed adult wolf–dog in the Northern Apennines, Italy, not far from the city of Bologna. Part of a research program, this male has been sterilized and released back in its own pack with a Global Positioning Collar. Abstract Introgressive hybridization between wolves and dogs is a conservation concern due to its potentially ...
Santostasi NL +4 more
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Metrics for quantifying how much different threats contribute to red lists of species and ecosystems
Abstract Red lists are a crucial tool for the management of threatened species and ecosystems. Among the information red lists provide, the threats affecting the listed species or ecosystem, such as pollution or hunting, are of special relevance.
Hanno Sandvik, Bård Pedersen
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Characterizing the trophy hunting debate on Twitter
Abstract Social media is an arena of debate for contentious political and social topics. One conservation topic debated online is the acceptability of trophy hunting, a debate that has implications for national and international policy. We used a mixed‐methods approach (grounded theory and quantitative clustering) to identify themes in the trophy ...
Luke Christopher Evans +3 more
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Global justice and the opportunity costs of conservation
Abstract Opportunity costs can represent a significant portion of the costs associated with conservation projects and frequently outstrip other kinds of cost. They are typically understood to refer to the benefits someone would have obtained if conservation projects had not required them to give up current activities, such as farming or hunting or if ...
Chris Armstrong
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