The damage‐conservation interface illustrated by geese

摘要: Changes in legislation, public attitudes and shooting practices, both Britain overseas, have allowed populations of geese which winter to increase numbers. Since 1960 the number individuals seven that come into conflict with agriculture has increased almost fivefold. There are serious conflicts between farmers some localities, where damage is alleged growing grass, cereals high value cash crops. Despite extensive studies over 20 years, it proved impossible devise precise cost-effective methods assessing caused by provide a fair workable system compensation Farmers their representatives calling for co-ordinated cull reduce population sizes substantially. There are, however, political practical problems undertaking control, except perhaps feral Greylag Anser anser Canada Geese Branta canadensis England. Proposals put forward each species, take account international responsibility country safeguard migratory birds, solutions local farmers. These proposals involve setting aside land geese, either creation management reserve areas or making payments tolerate birds on land.