Significance of affect and ethics in applying conservation standards : The practices of flying squirrel surveyors

摘要: Abstract We examine human–animal encounters as the generative source of affective knowing and learning to study role affect in implementation nature conservation. The is based on an ethnographic approach following embodied practices biological field surveyors working with Siberian flying squirrels ( Pteromys volans ) land use planning Finland. case characterized by radical uncertainties due elusive life squirrels, strict conservation standard EU, pressure urban development. can only indirect clues detect these nocturnal animals, but are required produce accurate unambiguous ecological knowledge planners. found that enables increases reliability such conditions. Affective results from alternation between constant encountering changing intensities feeling states a sense forest where animals live. Ethical consideration personal differences important shape participants Finally we discuss possible implications for design