The impact of a wolf conservation project on attitudes of the public, hunters and farmers toward wolves in Slovenia

摘要: For successful conservation of large carnivores, charismatic and controversial species, ensuring human tolerance is essential. Therefore, wolf projects aim to improve both the biological socio-political conditions. I used a mixed methods approach explore effectiveness project in improving coexistence wolves humans Slovenia. evaluated social acceptance Slovenia by quantitatively investigating attitude change, an indicator acceptance, over two year period. Although attitudes toward generally seem have remained stable, documented change beliefs about extent wolf-caused damage actual acceptable population size, as well changes individual statements management. To role public participation improved conservation, carried out 19 semi-structured interviews with range participants that were involved different involvement actions. basis evaluation process, Reed’s (2008) criteria for effective stakeholder environmental management used. found considerable evidence learning through increased capital positively influences between