Reconciling the Values and Needs of Wildlife and Local Communities: A Way Forward to Deal with Human–Wildlife Conflicts in Malaysia

Puan, Chong Leong; Mah, Amera Natasha Mah Muhammad Adam

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3342-4_13

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“…Human and wildlife conflicts are common in many countries worldwide as certain pressures deriving from the demand for goods and services have led to the degradation and decline of wildlife habitats [1]. Human population has increased dramatically over the last 50 years, and, as a result, anthropogenic activities such as deforestation and intensive farming have had a negative impact on the extension and balance of wildlife habitats [2].…”

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Managing the Conflict of Human–Wildlife Coexistence: A Community-Based Approach

Tampakis

Andrea

Panagopoulos

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One of the most recent and pressing issues for policymakers to address is the presence of wild boars in urban and rural areas. Their aggressive spread and invasion of human-populated areas have created an alarming problem as the coexistence of wild boars and people poses serious threats to human life and property. Human-caused factors, such as residential zone expansion and land use change, have exacerbated this problem. Furthermore, natural factors, such as predator reduction and climate change effects, create favorable conditions for population growth. This study sought to gain insights into citizens’ perspectives on a current issue, specifically wild boar colonization and coexistence in urban and rural settings. Between September 2021 and November 2022, a survey was conducted in two communities of northern and central Greece, addressing 800 citizens in total. Obtained through hierarchical log-linear analysis, factor analysis and two-step cluster analysis, the findings indicate that rural citizens appear to be more concerned about agricultural production losses and the high risk of road accidents, while the invasion-level perception was high in both areas. Intensive hunting has gained widespread acceptance as a management tool for wild boar populations in both urban and rural areas, while anthropocentric (EGO) and ecocentric (ECO) social groups have emerged.

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