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  • 1Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology and Center for Population Biology, University of California, I Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. tmcaro@ucdavis.edu

Trends in Ecology & Evolution
|March 14, 2007
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Rewilding North America with ancient species is controversial. This study explores the complex issues and empirical questions to resolve debates surrounding Pleistocene rewilding and conservation baselines.

Area of Science:

  • Conservation Biology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Rewilding North America with Pleistocene-era species is a proposed conservation strategy.
  • This proposal faces significant controversy regarding conservation baselines and implementation details.
  • Debate has become increasingly partisan, hindering objective discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the multifaceted issues surrounding Pleistocene rewilding.
  • To move beyond conceptual arguments towards empirical questions.
  • To provide a framework for resolving divisive conservation debates.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on Pleistocene rewilding.
  • Analysis of conceptual arguments and identification of empirical research gaps.

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  • Discussion of conservation baselines and implementation challenges.

    • Main Results:

    • The rewilding debate is complex, involving ecological, ethical, and practical considerations.
    • Current discussions are often hindered by a lack of empirical data and polarized viewpoints.
    • Identifying specific, testable questions is crucial for advancing the conservation discourse.

    Conclusions:

    • Pleistocene rewilding presents both opportunities and challenges for conservation in North America.
    • Resolving the debate requires a shift towards evidence-based approaches and empirical research.
    • Addressing knowledge gaps can help foster more productive and less partisan conservation planning.