Coexistence in ecological corridors: understanding tolerance of wolves in the Northwestern Apennines, Italy

Bongi, P., Baruffetti, M., Gazzola, A. and O'Mahony, K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2227-2344 2023. Coexistence in ecological corridors: understanding tolerance of wolves in the Northwestern Apennines, Italy. Human Dimensions of Wildlife 28 (1) , pp. 53-69. 10.1080/10871209.2021.2010288

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Abstract

Human-wolf (Canis lupus) conservation conflicts in Europe have increased as wolf presence has expanded. Understanding how different stakeholders perceive coexistence, especially in locations identified as ecologically important for wolves is necessary to minimize conflict. We conducted a survey in an area of northwest Italy identified as a critical corridor linking separate, cross-boundary populations. The objective was to understand how stakeholder identities, social demographics, communication, and exposure influence the success of coexistence strategies. The study found conservationists and, significantly, hunters were most positive about wolves, while farmers were least tolerant, irrespective of exposure. Tolerance also correlated positively with higher levels of formal education and engagement with science-based knowledge. In contrast, less tolerant attitudes were influenced more by informal knowledge discourses and age. The article concludes that coexistence strategies need to be inclusive, reflexive and adapted to the specific circumstances of different stakeholder types.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge): SSH Titles
ISSN:	1087-1209
Date of Acceptance:	1 January 2022
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2023 13:26
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/148584

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