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Incorporating human dimensions is associated with better wildlife translocation outcomes
Mitchell W Serota1, Kristin J Barker2, Laura C Gigliotti2
1Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, 130 Mulford Hall, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA. mitchell_serota@berkeley.edu.
Wildlife translocation projects that include human dimensions, such as conflict reduction and local incentives, show better success rates. Incorporating human elements improves wildlife survival and population growth for conservation efforts.
Area of Science:
- Conservation Biology
- Human-Wildlife Interactions
- Biodiversity Management
Background:
- Wildlife translocations are a key strategy for global biodiversity conservation.
- Human dimensions, including economic incentives and conflict mitigation, are crucial for successful coexistence but often overlooked in translocation planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of human dimension objectives in wildlife translocation planning.
- To determine the impact of including human dimensions on translocation outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 305 case studies from the IUCN's Global Re-Introduction Perspectives Series.
- Evaluation of project objectives and associated wildlife population outcomes (survival, reproduction, growth).
Main Results:
- Fewer than half (42%) of translocation projects included human dimension objectives.
- Projects incorporating human dimensions demonstrated improved wildlife population outcomes.
- Inclusion of human dimensions was more likely for mammals, species with conflict history, and with stakeholder involvement.
Conclusions:
- Integrating human dimension objectives into translocation planning is vital for enhancing conservation success.
- Addressing human-wildlife coexistence is critical for effective biodiversity recovery efforts.
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