Increasingly, human activities, including those aimed at conserving species and ecosystems
(conservation activities) influence not only the survival and fitness but also the welfare of …

Extract The list of introduced vertebrate species now legally considered to be pests in New
Zealand numbers nearly 50. Their common and Latin names are given in Table 1. These …

Managers of nuisance wildlife have to rely largely on using lethal methods until such time as
nonlethal techniques, such as fertility control, become universally available for a wide range …

Ethical and animal welfare concerns about the destruction of free-living wildlife for disease
control and environmental reasons have historically received little attention from animal …

Simple Summary Wild animals are increasingly adapting to living in urbanizing
environments, even as urban living has become the dominant human life style. This leads to …

Context Control of unwanted wildlife ('pest'animals) is undertaken for conservation and
economic reasons, and when such animals are considered a nuisance. Such control should …

Ethical principles guide decisions about what we consider to be right or wrong proposals
and actions, so that when value judgements are made these engage us in ethics. Ethical …

Vertebrate pest control is an area where conservation and animal welfare goals can be in
direct conflict. Is it possible to meet goals in both areas in one pest control operation …

Human activities and climate change have contributed to a dramatic decline in populations
and species, and conservation activities are required to slow this decline. Conservation of …

Ethical concern for the welfare of sentient animals is increasingly accepted within animal‐
based sciences. Wildlife researchers and managers in New Zealand have attempted to …