Are feral pigs (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) a pest to rainforest tourism?

Kana, Koichi; Cottrell, Alison; Sangha, Kamaljit K.; Gordon, Iain J.

doi:10.1080/14724049.2012.703672

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“…These findings indicate the important influences of cognitive stimuli, especially ecological and biological knowledge on participants’ environmental aesthetic judgement (Carlson, 1979). Nevertheless, they may pose challenges to the aesthetics and satisfaction of visitors who are not familiar with the ecological restoration context in New Zealand, given that the values that tourists ascribe to non-human natural entities in nature-based tourism can be significantly influenced by prior knowledge (Koichi et al, 2012).…”

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Co-creating ecological restoration experiences at Aotearoa (New Zealand) eco-sanctuaries: An environmental philosophical approach

2022

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With the continuing biodiversity crisis in New Zealand, an increasing number of eco-sanctuaries have been established to restore local ecology through the active management of invasive predator species, in combination with the translocation of endangered endemic wildlife. Seeking to achieve the (near) complete restoration of pre-human ecosystems, many of these projects are community-led social enterprises where tourism is developed for operation revenue and conservation advocacy. This paper explores perceptions of ecological restoration and tourism by individuals involved in the management and operation at New Zealand mainland eco-sanctuaries and considers implications for the co-creation of visitor experiences. Informed by theories of environmental philosophy, it presents an analysis of 14 in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that the philosophies of the participants can either challenge visitors to reflect upon their ecological perspectives or pay increased attention to visitor interests and accommodate diverse perspectives in the provision of the tourist experience. This paper contributes new knowledge by identifying participants’ eco-centric and shallow anthropocentric environmental ethics and dilemmas facing tourism development at community-led ecological restoration sites. In doing so, it considers the possibility that co-created visitor experiences at eco-sanctuaries can challenge the environmental philosophies of visitors.

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Co-creating ecological restoration experiences at Aotearoa (New Zealand) eco-sanctuaries: An environmental philosophical approach

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“…aerial baiting). Cultural sensitivity can also limit the use of some management actions; for example, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are opposed to aerial and ground baiting in parts of Australia (Koichi et al 2013). These factors all need to be considered when making recommendations for management actions in different regions.…”

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Current and emerging feral cat management practices in Australia

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Legge

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Wildlife Res.

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Context Feral cats are responsible for the decline and extinction of species globally. Predation by feral cats is identified in Australian legislation as a key threatening process. However, clear guidance to local land managers on feral cat management techniques and their impacts, limitations and potential costs can be difficult to find. Aims In this study, feral cat management experts from around Australia identified available management techniques and their average environmental, social, and economic impact for different ecoregions and land-use types. Methods We convened a 1-day structured elicitation workshop with 19 experts and five facilitators. Experts identified the techniques used for feral cat management; the effectiveness, impact, and cost of each method; and the key knowledge gaps associated with feral cat management. Facilitators aided in the design and format of the workshop, led the discussion at each stage and collated the results. Key results Experts identified the following 10 techniques currently used in Australia: aerial baiting; ground baiting; leghold trapping; cage trapping; shooting; tracking with detector dogs; tracking by Indigenous Rangers; habitat modification; resource modification; and exclusion fencing. In general, experts highlighted that permits, legislation and scale of application constrained many of these techniques. Aerial baiting was considered the most effective technique for reducing feral cat populations in natural and production systems. Cage trapping, shooting, or tracking with detector dogs were considered more effective in residential areas. For all techniques, efficacy estimates varied according to the following three broad vegetation structural regions: (1) deserts and xeric shrublands; (2) forests and woodlands; and (3) grasslands, savannas and shrublands. Techniques considered to have the lowest social tolerance and highest impact to non-target native species included aerial baiting, ground baiting and leghold trapping. Techniques considered to have high social tolerance and low impact on non-target species included tracking by Rangers, tracking with detector dogs, and habitat and resource modification. Conclusions Estimates of management action efficacy differ among land-use types and at least three vegetation structural regions. However, social licence, logistic and legislative constraints are the key drivers of the availability of methods for these areas. Implications Feral cat management programs should consider how program strategy can be prioritised on the basis of technique availability, region of use and expected impact.

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A review of research into animal ethics in tourism: Launching the annals of tourism research curated collection on animal ethics in tourism

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2020

Annals of Tourism Research

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Are feral pigs (Sus scrofa) a pest to rainforest tourism?

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

Co-creating ecological restoration experiences at Aotearoa (New Zealand) eco-sanctuaries: An environmental philosophical approach

Co-creating ecological restoration experiences at Aotearoa (New Zealand) eco-sanctuaries: An environmental philosophical approach

Current and emerging feral cat management practices in Australia

A review of research into animal ethics in tourism: Launching the annals of tourism research curated collection on animal ethics in tourism

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