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Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management encompasses the practices of maintaining and regulating wildlife populations and habitats. It aims to balance the needs of wildlife with the needs of people using the best available science.
Sub-categories:

Study of the size, structure, and distribution of animal populations and how these change over time and space.

Efforts focused on protecting and restoring habitats for the benefit of wildlife as well as biodiversity.

Programs and strategies aimed at saving species at risk of extinction and restoring their populations.

Control of non-native species that threaten local ecosystems and native wildlife.

Study and control of diseases that affect wildlife populations, with implications for human and domestic animal health.

Strategies to minimize conflicts between humans and wildlife, such as crop raiding or predator attacks.

Management of wildlife species for recreational hunting and fishing, ensuring sustainable populations.

Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Educational programs designed to teach the public about wildlife and environmental conservation.

Regulation and enforcement of laws and policies to protect wildlife species and their habitats.

Use of genetics in conservation efforts to help ensure the survival of species and maintenance of biodiversity.

Management of wildlife populations in urban settings, addressing issues like coexistence and green space planning.

Conducting systematic assessments and ongoing surveillance of wildlife to inform management decisions.

Holistic management approach that seeks to conserve major ecological services and restore natural resources while meeting the needs of societies.

Protection and management of marine species and habitats, with a focus on conservation and sustainability.

Planning and implementation of strategies to help wildlife populations adapt to the effects of climate change.

Efforts to reintroduce species to their historical ranges and improve biodiversity through rewilding ecosystems.