Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal
Abstract Brown bears (Ursus arctos) were extinct in Portugal by 1843. In the spring of 2019, a male bear was officially confirmed in northern Portugal, and more bears will likely reach the country shortly. We surveyed participants in a workshop held in Bragança in October 2021 to understand the perc...
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| author | João C. Azevedo José Vicente López‐Bao Rui Dias João P. V. Santos Sara Pinto José Pereira Mónica deCastro‐Pardo |
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| description | Abstract Brown bears (Ursus arctos) were extinct in Portugal by 1843. In the spring of 2019, a male bear was officially confirmed in northern Portugal, and more bears will likely reach the country shortly. We surveyed participants in a workshop held in Bragança in October 2021 to understand the perceptions and attitudes of different stakeholder groups (Administration, Research, Nongovernmental Organizations, and Local Stakeholders) regarding the return of brown bears to Portugal. Results indicate that, generally, participants would feel safe in areas where bears are present, are positive toward the return of brown bears, and see it as an opportunity for local development rather than a threat. Results also indicate a high level of consensus among groups of stakeholders concerning the issues analyzed. These preliminary results provide a baseline for perceptions and attitudes to consider when planning the conservation of brown bears returning to Portugal. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c320fb34fd004fed84eb622011479efc2024-01-16T05:49:41ZengWileyConservation Science and Practice2578-48542024-01-0161n/an/a10.1111/csp2.13064Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern PortugalJoão C. Azevedo0José Vicente López‐Bao1Rui Dias2João P. V. Santos3Sara Pinto4José Pereira5Mónica deCastro‐Pardo6Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO) Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Bragança PortugalBiodiversity Research Institute CSIC, Oviedo University, Principality of Asturias Mieres SpainAssociação de Conservação da Natureza e do Património Rural (Palombar) Antiga Escola Primária Uva PortugalAssociação de Conservação da Natureza e do Património Rural (Palombar) Antiga Escola Primária Uva PortugalAssociação Para o Estudo e Protecção do Gado Asinino (AEPGA) Atenor, Miranda do Douro PortugalAssociação de Conservação da Natureza e do Património Rural (Palombar) Antiga Escola Primária Uva PortugalDepartment of Financial and Actuarial Economics and Statistics—Statistics and Operational Research Complutense University of Madrid Madrid SpainAbstract Brown bears (Ursus arctos) were extinct in Portugal by 1843. In the spring of 2019, a male bear was officially confirmed in northern Portugal, and more bears will likely reach the country shortly. We surveyed participants in a workshop held in Bragança in October 2021 to understand the perceptions and attitudes of different stakeholder groups (Administration, Research, Nongovernmental Organizations, and Local Stakeholders) regarding the return of brown bears to Portugal. Results indicate that, generally, participants would feel safe in areas where bears are present, are positive toward the return of brown bears, and see it as an opportunity for local development rather than a threat. Results also indicate a high level of consensus among groups of stakeholders concerning the issues analyzed. These preliminary results provide a baseline for perceptions and attitudes to consider when planning the conservation of brown bears returning to Portugal.https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13064Bragançabrown bearfuzzy numbershuman dimensionsPortugalstakeholder engagement |
| spellingShingle | João C. Azevedo José Vicente López‐Bao Rui Dias João P. V. Santos Sara Pinto José Pereira Mónica deCastro‐Pardo Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal Conservation Science and Practice Bragança brown bear fuzzy numbers human dimensions Portugal stakeholder engagement |
| title | Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal |
| title_full | Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal |
| title_short | Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): Contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal |
| title_sort | perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears ursus arctos contributions from a workshop held in northern portugal |
| topic | Bragança brown bear fuzzy numbers human dimensions Portugal stakeholder engagement |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13064 |
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