Wolves, Bears, and Their Prey in Alaska: Biological and Social Challenges in Wildlife Management

By: National Research Council

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Synopsis: This book assesses Alaskan wolf and bear management programs from scientific and economic perspectives. Relevant factors that should be taken into account when evaluating the utility of such programs are identified. The assessment includes a review of current scientific knowledge about the dynamics and management of large mammalian predator-prey relationships and human harvest of wildlife in northern ecosystems, and an evaluation of the extent to which existing research and management data allow prediction of the outcome of wolf management or control programs and grizzly bear management programs. Included is an evaluation of available economic studies and methodologies for estimating the costs and benefits of predator control programs in Alaska.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780309064057
Related ISBNs:: 9780309569101, 9780309073875
Publisher:: National Academy Press
Date of Addition:: 07/11/12
Copyrighted By:: The National Academy of Sciences
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.