Qualitative research related to the human dimensions of conservation and environment is
growing in quantity. Rigorous syntheses of such studies can help develop understanding …

Psychological aspects of human nature cause behavioural biases and can lead to decisions
that differ from what is expected based solely on rational analysis. The effects of behavioural …

Populations of large carnivores are recovering in Europe and incur increasing conflict
interactions with human activities. According to the agenda-setting theory, the media …

In recent years, conservationists have been taking an increasingly holistic, interdisciplinary
approach to conservation science, utilizing many methodologies and techniques from the …

In this study, we analyzed the accidents associated with the Asian elephant (Elephas
maximus Linnaeus) and issues pertaining to compensation in Xishuangbanna Nature …

Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) poses threats to biodiversity and to the health and
well-being of human communities. However, ASGM also economically supports several …

Local support and involvement is often essential for effective wildlife conservation. This
study assessed the impact of local involvement in ecotourism schemes on perceptions of …

One of the main challenges when integrating biological and social perspectives in
primatology is overcoming interdisciplinary barriers. Unfamiliarity with subject-specific theory …

Social science has a more diverse and meaningful role to play in conservation science and
ecology than is currently being published within this field. We reflect on our personal …

Wolf populations are recovering across Europe and readily recolonize most areas where
humans allow their presence. Reintegrating wolves in human-dominated landscapes is a …