Essays about: "Wolf Management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words Wolf Management.

  1. 1. Body weight, body condition and structural size of Scandinavian wolves

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : My Strömgren; [2023]
    Keywords : age; Canis lupus; food availability; inbreeding; natal territory; season; sex; wolf density;

    Abstract : Large carnivours are suffering from population declines all over the world, but many have also recolonized parts of their previous habitats. However, recovery by these species is usually slow and challenging. READ MORE

  3. 2. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

  4. 3. SPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF THE WOLF AND ITS PREY IN A MEDITERRANEAN AREA

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Giovanni Fini; [2022-08-29]
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    Abstract : Starting from the 1970s, populations of top predators such as the wolf Canis lupushave been expanding across Europe thanks to the protective legislation andthe creation of many protected areas, the increased abundance of wild ungulates and other factors. The return of these animals can trigger significant consequences from the ecological as well as management points of view. READ MORE

  5. 4. Kan brand minska älgbetesskadorna? : En studie om älgbetesskador på tall

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Paula Israelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Alces alces; Pinus sylvestris; Älgbetesskador; Skogsbrand; Sverige; Finland; Moose grazing damage; Sweden; Forest fire;

    Abstract : Skogsindustrin är viktig för den svenska handelsbalansen. Sverige är en världsledande exportör av massa, papper och sågade trävaror. Sverige var världens femte största exportör av massa, papper och trävaror, med Finland därefter på en sjätteplats på listan. READ MORE

  6. 5. Behavioural Responses of Ungulates to Sound Systems : can simulated risk influence behaviour?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Carolin Veronika Berndt; [2021]
    Keywords : ungulates; landscape of fear; behavioural response; predation risk; playback experiment; ABR; management strategies;

    Abstract : Increasing ungulate densities all over Europe are intensifying the ongoing human-wildlife conflict, embodied by mainly economical losses through damages in forestry and agriculture. Given the current circumstances, farmers and forest owners prefer a decrease in ungulate numbers through direct population control, whereas other stakeholders, such as hunters, wildlife watchers or photographers, prefer higher wildlife numbers. READ MORE