NRC 261 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current LectureWildlife & Conservation Definition of wildlife Definition of conservation II. How to Manage Wildlife PopulationsWildlife Management vs. Wildlife Conservation Definition of Management Definition of Conservation IV. Wildlife Conservationists—What they do & who they work for V. Whereto find wildlife conservation job listingsCurrent LectureWildlife & Conservation IntroductionWildlife: now considered mainly vertebrates, sometimes endangered plants & invertebratesConservation: stewardship of wildlife species & habitatsHow can wildlife populations be managed?• hunting• trapping• restoration• relocation• captive breeding• habitat protection, improvement or degradation• education/changing attitudes & beliefs towards wildlife• changes in policy & lawsWildlife Management vs. Wildlife Conservationmanagement— usually focus on game species/hunting (economic values)conservation —inclusion of non-economic values like protection of species**Important note: the two often overlap and the terms can often be used to refer to the same thing, however this can crete a conflict of values**Wildlife science = the process of gaining scientific knowledge about wildlife!What do wildlife conservationists do?• usually 3 categoriesmanagers scientists • outreach (can combine the first two) Who do they work for?• non-governmental organizations• work as consultants• nature conservancy• industries (forestry or mining for ex.)• governments• as teachers in all levels of schoolListing of wildlife -related jobs: www.conbio.or g www.wildlife.or g wfsc.tamu.ed uX www.usajobs.opm.go
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