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Zabel, A.; Holm-Mller, K.
Conservation Performance Payments for Carnivore Conservation in Sweden
2008 Conservation Biology (22): 247-251
Many carnivores require vast territories, and as human population increases, more pristine natural areas are being developed and converted into agricultural land. Unsurprisingly, carnivores that live at the fringe between wild and agricultural land occasionally prey on livestock. Predation of livestock can result in severe economic losses (Mishra 1997; Thirgood et al. 2005; Woodroffe et al. 2005). Herders, whose livelihoods depend on livestock, often seek to kill predators to prevent further damage. Conservationists, on the other hand, engage in measures to protect endangered carnivores because they are appreciated as an important component of biodiversity. Viable solutions to make coexistence of wildlife and livestock acceptable to conservationists and livestock owners are much needed and are likely to be increasingly sought after as human sprawl increases.
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