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Reintroduction modelling: a guide to choosing and combining models for species reintroductions.

Published online: 24 Nov 2020

Authors: Hunter-Ayad, J. & Ohlemüller, R. & Recio, M. R. & Seddon, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Species reintroductions are high-investment ecological interventions that require careful planning. Predictive models are useful tools for managing re...

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Are beavers welcome back in Scotland?

Published online: 04 Nov 2020

Authors: Coz, D. & Young, J.

Content type: Blog

The beaver (Castor fiber) reintroduction which started in Scotland, UK, in 2008 was studied to understand if and how the reintroduction developed into...

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Understanding local knowledge and attitudes toward potential reintroduction of a former British wetland bird.

Published online: 20 Sep 2023

Authors: Alif, Ž. & Crees, J. J. & White, R. L. & Quinlan, M. M. & Kennerley, R. J. & Dando, T. R. & Turvey, S. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Stakeholder acceptance and support is essential for long-term success in species reintroductions, and assessing social feasibility of reintroductions ...

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Stakeholder perspectives on the prospect of Lynx Lynx lynx reintroduction in Scotland.

Published online: 06 Sep 2023

Authors: Bavin, D. & MacPherson, J. & Crowley, S. L. & McDonald, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Conservation translocations are complex and challenging, but are frequently employed to tackle biodiversity decline. Large predator translocations can...

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Public perceptions of an avian reintroduction aiming to connect people with nature.

Published online: 13 Oct 2023

Authors: White, R. L. & Jones, L. P. & Groves, L. & Hudson, M. A. & Kennerley, R. J. & Crowley, S. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Species reintroductions are an increasingly popular conservation tool, typically aiming to achieve direct conservation benefits. Socio-cultural driver...

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Predicting reintroduction costs for wildlife populations under anthropogenic stress.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Hilbers, J. P. & Huijbregts, M. A. J. & Schipper, A. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In conservation decision-making, it is important to have information not only on the likely effectiveness of conservation actions, but also on the cor...

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Reconstructing lost ecosystems: a risk analysis framework for planning multispecies reintroductions under severe uncertainty.

Published online: 03 Nov 2021

Authors: Peterson, K. A. & Barnes, M. D. & Jeynes-Smith, C. & Cowen, S. & Gibson, L. & Sims, C. & Baker, C. M. & Bode, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reintroduction projects, which are an important tool in threatened species conservation, are becoming more complex, often involving the translocation ...

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Should individual animals be given names in wildlife reintroductions?

Published online: 20 Sep 2023

Authors: Auster, R. E. & Puttock, A. & Bradbury, G. & Brazier, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Individual animals are often given names by humans. For example, names are attributed to domestic animals to acknowledge their closeness to people, so...

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Eager about beavers? Understanding opposition to species reintroduction, and its implications for conservation.

Published online: 31 Oct 2024

Authors: Holmes, G. & Rowland, G. & Fox, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The range of keystone species is increasing in some parts of the world, particularly Europe, through a combination of natural recolonization, governme...

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Reintroductions and Conservation Translocations: Case studies from the UK (Volume 1).

Published online: 18 Oct 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Wells, P. & Heydon, M.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this publication is to provide case study summaries of the challenges and successes of selected invertebrate, amphibian, bird, mammal and p...

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