Resident attitudes and beliefs toward bison, disease and management in Wood Buffalo National Park

• Main Author: Will, Alice
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 2015
• Subjects: Canada; Wood Buffalo; Wood Bison; Wood Buffalo National Park
• Online Access: https://research.library.mun.ca/8382/; https://research.library.mun.ca/8382/1/thesis.pdf

This study investigates the human dimensions (HD) of wood bison conservation in Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada (WBNP). Use of a quantitative questionnaire uncovers Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal attitudes toward wood bison, disease, and management approaches. Focus groups with local Aboriginal...