Finding effective ways of conserving large carnivores is widely recognised as a priority in
conservation. However, there is disagreement about the most effective way to do this, with …

This paper reviews the peer-reviewed scientific literature on interventions aimed to reduce
human fear of large carnivores in human-large carnivore conflicts. Based on psychological …

We examine issues to consider when reframing conservation science and practice in the
context of global change. New framings of the links between ecosystems and society are …

Overseeing the continued recovery, dispersal and management of large carnivore
populations while simultaneously considering human viability and welfare requires …

Social conflicts around large carnivores are increasing in Europe, often associated to the
species expansion into human-modified and agricultural landscapes. Large carnivores can …

Conservation practitioners regularly engage in partnerships and processes to develop and
achieve important conservation goals aimed at alleviating the biodiversity crisis. These …

'Adaptive management', which has been defined as the repeated iteration between
management action, scientific assessment and revised management action, leading to a …

Facilitating coexistence between people and large carnivores is critical for large carnivore
conservation in human-dominated landscapes, when their presence impacts negatively on …

Conflicts between people over wildlife management are damaging, widespread, and
notoriously difficult to resolve where people hold different values and worldviews. Cognitive …

The resurgence of wolf populations in Germany is causing controversies regarding their
management policies. Through 41 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders, we found …