Human-Wildlife Interactions
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Ecology and Conservation Through Research and Dialogue.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human-Wildlife Conflict Management:
Research addressing the various forms of conflict arising from human-wildlife interactions, including strategies for mitigation, management practices, and community engagement. - Conservation Success Stories:
Highlighting successful wildlife conservation efforts, particularly in urban environments, to demonstrate the potential for coexistence and the positive impacts of conservation initiatives. - Impact of Human Activities on Wildlife:
Investigating how human activities, such as urban development, agriculture, and tourism, affect wildlife behavior, habitat use, and population dynamics. - Policy and Stakeholder Engagement:
Examining the roles of policies, regulations, and stakeholder perceptions in wildlife management and conservation strategies. - Innovative Research Methods:
Utilizing advanced methodologies such as drone technology, machine learning, and ecological modeling to study wildlife interactions and inform management practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Urban Wildlife Conservation:
An increasing emphasis on the role of urban areas in wildlife conservation, reflecting the need to address how urbanization impacts wildlife and how conservation efforts can be integrated into urban planning. - Community Involvement and Education:
A rising trend in involving local communities in wildlife management and conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of education and stakeholder engagement in achieving sustainable outcomes. - Human Health and Safety Concerns:
Research focusing on the implications of wildlife interactions for human health and safety, particularly in relation to wildlife attacks and zoonotic diseases, is gaining traction. - Ecological Impacts of Technology:
Exploration of how modern technology, including drones and machine learning, is being utilized to study wildlife interactions and improve management practices. - Climate Change Effects on Wildlife Behavior:
An emerging focus on how climate change is altering wildlife behavior and habitat use, and the implications for human-wildlife interactions and conservation strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Wildlife Management Practices:
Research focusing solely on conventional management techniques, such as culling or trapping, seems to be decreasing, as there is a growing preference for more humane and sustainable solutions. - Invasive Species Control:
There is a noticeable decline in the number of papers specifically addressing invasive species management, possibly due to a broader focus on coexistence and holistic ecosystem approaches. - Generalized Human-Wildlife Interaction Studies:
Studies that broadly cover human-wildlife interactions without specific context or focus are becoming less frequent, indicating a shift towards more targeted and context-specific research.
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