Essays about: "human-wildlife conflicts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words human-wildlife conflicts.

1. 1. Hawk-kite as a scaring method for avian pests in Kenyan rice fields

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Linnea Hollsten; [2023]
   Keywords : bird; crop; damage mitigation; pest control; repellent;

   Abstract : The human population is increasing globally, and so are the human-wildlife interactions and conservation conflicts. One source of conservation conflict is the crop damage caused by wildlife. Crop damage is negatively affecting farmers, but also the wildlife due to lethal methods used to reduce the damage. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable management of the African elephant – stakeholder solutions to a human-wildlife conflict

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

   Author : Varwi Jacob Tavaziva; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability; hunting; stakeholders; meat; bees; chillies;

   Abstract : Densities of African elephants have increased in southern Africa, reaching a population size of 45000 in some protected areas such as Hwange National Park, which is beyond the estimated carrying capacity of 15000. The overpopulation of elephants at Hwange National Park has stimulated considerable debates among stakeholders about the effective and sustainable approach to managing elephants. READ MORE

4. 3. A field-based estimation of eagle predation and scavenging on reindeer calves : towards mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

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

   Author : Aemilius Johannes Van Der Meiden; [2023]
   Keywords : aquila chrysaetos; haliaeetus albicilla; rangifer tarandus; predation; repelling; human-wildlife conflict;

   Abstract : Eagle predation on semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calves, both golden (Aquila chrysaetos) and white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a well-known issue in Sweden. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the balance between scavenging and hunting and the role that each of the eagle species has in this issue. READ MORE

5. 4. Why elephants are not irrelephant : A study of villagers’ perception and experiences of living near Burunge Wildlife Management Area

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

   Author : Sanna Syeda; Bjurling Fanny; [2023]
   Keywords : Elephants; Convivial conservation; Mainstream Conservation; Species Conservation; Human-Wildlife Conflicts; Tarangire and Burunge Wildlife Management Area.; Elefanter; Convivial Conservation; Mainstream Conservation; Artbevarande; Konflikter mellan människor och vilda djur; Tarangire och Burunge Wildlife Management Area;

   Abstract : One of the biggest challenges with today's conservation strategy has been the increase in human-wildlife conflicts in rural areas. Different strategies in conservation have been presented, such as mainstream conservation and convivial conservation, both with the same goal but different approaches when it comes to economic, social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

6. 5. Day or night? Testing thermal imaging technology for estimating ungulate population densities in southern Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Julia Nowak; [2023]
   Keywords : monitoring; ungulates; thermal imaging; population density; distance sampling; Dama dama;

   Abstract : To be able to make a proper judgement and choose the best management or conservation solution when working with populations of wild ungulates or any other wildlife, it is important to obtain good estimates of population densities. Inventing or improving wild animal monitoring methods is a key to protect what may be endangered or to avoid human-wildlife conflicts. READ MORE