Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study
Conserving populations of large carnivores such as grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) requires not only biophysical research, but also an understanding of the values and beliefs of the people involved with and affected by carnivore management. I used Q methodology to examine views of stakeholders concerni...
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ftsimonfu:oai:summit.sfu.ca:2447 2023-05-15T18:42:01+02:00 Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study Chamberlain, Emily Carter 2006 http://summit.sfu.ca/item/2447 English eng http://summit.sfu.ca/item/2447 Thesis 2006 ftsimonfu 2022-04-07T18:32:26Z Conserving populations of large carnivores such as grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) requires not only biophysical research, but also an understanding of the values and beliefs of the people involved with and affected by carnivore management. I used Q methodology to examine views of stakeholders concerning grizzly bear management in the Banff-Bow Valley region of Alberta, Canada. In recent years, decision-making about bears in this region has been characterized by acrimonious disputes over scientific research and appropriate management responses. The study identifies four distinct factors, or views, about the problems with grizzly bear management and three views about possible solutions. I explore the differences between these problems and solutions factors, and also discuss areas of common ground which could guide future management efforts in the region. Thesis Ursus arctos Summit - SFU Research Repository (Simon Fraser University) Canada |
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Conserving populations of large carnivores such as grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) requires not only biophysical research, but also an understanding of the values and beliefs of the people involved with and affected by carnivore management. I used Q methodology to examine views of stakeholders concerning grizzly bear management in the Banff-Bow Valley region of Alberta, Canada. In recent years, decision-making about bears in this region has been characterized by acrimonious disputes over scientific research and appropriate management responses. The study identifies four distinct factors, or views, about the problems with grizzly bear management and three views about possible solutions. I explore the differences between these problems and solutions factors, and also discuss areas of common ground which could guide future management efforts in the region. |
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Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study |
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Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study |
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Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study |
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Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study |
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Perspectives on grizzly bear management in Banff National Park and the Bow River Watershed, Alberta: A Q methodology study |
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perspectives on grizzly bear management in banff national park and the bow river watershed, alberta: a q methodology study |
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