Paying for wolves in Solapur, India and Wisconsin, USA: Comparing compensation rules and practice to understand the goals and politics of wolf conservation

摘要: Abstract With growing pressure for conservation to pay its way, the merits of compensation wildlife damage must be understood in diverse socio-ecological settings. Here we compare programs Wisconsin, USA and Solapur, India, where wolves (Canis lupus) survive landscapes dominated by agriculture pasture. At both sites, rural citizens were especially negative toward wolves, even though other wild species caused more damage. Wisconsin Solapur differ payment rules funding sources, which reflect distinct social goals. In as recolonized state, some periodically preyed on livestock hunting dogs. Ranchers hunters likely oppose than citizens. The program aimed restore an iconic using voluntary contributions from wolf advocates affected individuals losses species. By contrast, had been continuously present damages distributed amongst general populace. Government-supported payments offer anyone suffering losses, yet claims registered low. There no significant differences attitudes any particular segment population, but those losing high value applied compensation. Residents at sites did not report (Wisconsin) or expect (Solapur) a change attitude towards result compensation, they support existence such programs. To assess program, one disentangle multiple goals reducing killing fairly sharing costs conserving large carnivores.