Complexities of conflict: the importance of considering social factors for effectively resolving human-wildlife conflict

Journal article

Human-wildlife conflict is one of the most critical threats facing many wildlife species today, and the topic is receiving increasing attention from conservation biologists. Direct wildlife damage is commonly cited as the main driver of conflict, and many tools exist for reducing such damage. However, significant conflict often remains even after damage has been reduced, suggesting that conflict requires novel, comprehensive approaches for long-term resolution. Although most mitigation studie...

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Authors: Dickman, A

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: ANIMAL CONSERVATION
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 458-466
• Publication date: 2010-10-01
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00368.x
• EISSN: 1469-1795
• ISSN: 1367-9430
• Language: English
• Keywords: human-wildlife conflict; mitigation; social factors; conflict resolution