Perception and trust influence acceptance for black bears more than bear density or conflicts

IntroductionTo sustain black bear (Ursus americanus) populations, wildlife managers should understand the coupled socio-ecological systems that influence acceptance capacity for bears.MethodIn a study area encompassing a portion of New York State, we spatially matched datasets from three sources: hu...

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Main Authors: William F. Siemer, T. Bruce Lauber, Richard C. Stedman, Jeremy E. Hurst, Catherine C. Sun, Angela K. Fuller, Nicholas A. Hollingshead, Jerrold L. Belant, Kenneth F. Kellner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Conservation Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2023.1041393/full