CURRENT ROLE, IMPORTANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN DIMENSIONS IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT FROM EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

Artelleet al. (2018) conclude that “hallmarks of science” are largely missing from North American wildlife management based on a desk review of selected hunting management plans and related documents found through Internet searches and email requests to state and provincial wildlife agencies. We highlight three fundamental problems that compromise the validity of the conclusions posited: missing information to support selection of “hallmarks of science,” confusion about the roles and nature of science and management, and failure to engage effectively with the scientists and managers actively managing wildlife populations in North America.

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Training a New Generation for Careers in Wildlife Management in Ethiopia

African Journal of Teacher Education ◽

10.21083/ajote.v4i2.3579 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Murali Pai ◽

Takele K. Serekebirhan

Keyword(s):

Private Sector ◽

Community Participation ◽

Wildlife Management ◽

Human Dimensions ◽

Master's Program ◽

Human Dimensions Of Wildlife ◽

Start Up ◽

Survey Results ◽

The Government ◽

New Generation

This article describes the start-up of a new interdisciplinary Master’s program in Wildlife Management at Arba Minch University (AMU), Ethiopia. The need, salient features, review of curriculum, and stakeholders of the program are examined. The human dimensions of wildlife management have been given its due with an aim to get biodiversity stewardship on a firm footing in the country. The program, aims to link young graduates to regional stakeholders on conservation perspectives through courses such as Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Economics and Entrepreneurship and Biodiversity Conservation. The scope of wildlife tourism in Ethiopia has been highlighted in the program. The survey results of stakeholder representatives found good prospects for the sustainability of the MSc program in wildlife management provided stakeholder coordination and community participation in the program are diligently ensured. In conclusion, the Master’s program in wildlife management is interdisciplinary, job-oriented and intended to prepare a new generation for placements with the government, NGOs and private sector in order to contribute to wildlife management and biodiversity stewardship in Ethiopia

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Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management

10.4324/9780429039706-6 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 53-72

Author(s):

Michael J. Manfredo ◽

Jerry J. Vaske ◽

Linda Sikorowski

Keyword(s):

Wildlife Management ◽

Human Dimensions ◽

Human Dimensions Of Wildlife

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Wildlife, Wild Death: Land Use and Survival in Eastern Africa. By Rodger Yeager and Norman N. Miller and The Imperial Lion: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management in Central Africa. By Stuart A. Marks

Forest and Conservation History ◽

10.2307/4005087 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 197-197

Author(s):

Elizabeth Cashdan

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Wildlife Management ◽

Central Africa ◽

Human Dimensions ◽

Eastern Africa ◽

Human Dimensions Of Wildlife

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Examining the Living with Possums policy in Victoria, Australia: community knowledge, support and compliance

Pacific Conservation Biology ◽

10.1071/pc080169 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 169

Author(s):

Amy E. Whiting ◽

Kelly K. Miller

Keyword(s):

Wildlife Management ◽

Human Dimensions ◽

Management Technique ◽

Public Preferences ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

Public Education Campaign ◽

Human Dimensions Of Wildlife ◽

Three Samples ◽

Knowledge Support ◽

Management Issues

Studying the human dimensions of wildlife management issues is now considered to be an essential component of wildlife research. This study examined the Living with Possums policy in Victoria, Australia, in terms of the policy?s success in educating the community and ensuring community compliance. Postal surveys and telephone interviews were conducted across three samples from Greater Melbourne. These samples included people who had experiences with possums on their property (n = 340), veterinary clinics (n = 45) and the general public (n = 103). Significant levels of non-compliance were uncovered, highlighting the need for a renewed public education campaign to take place along with a continued interest in this issue from government agencies and councils. The study also revealed discrepancies between the policy and public preferences for possum management, suggesting that a shift in the recommended management technique may be warranted.

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