It has long been claimed that a better understanding of human or social dimensions of
environmental issues will improve conservation. The social sciences are one important …

Scientists and managers increasingly recognize the need to address the human dimensions
(HD) of planning and managing marine systems, but it remains unclear what these …

North American state wildlife agencies are increasingly faced with the challenge of
effectively representing a diverse public. With increasing social conflict over wildlife issues …

Urbanization is a global phenomenon that is increasingly challenging human society. It is
therefore crucially important to ensure that the relentless expansion of cities and towns …

The global rise of populism is having a profound effect on policies across many issues. We
explore the potential effects on wildlife conservation using the western United States as a …

Invasive species research has traditionally focused on the ecological aspects of invasions
and their threats to biodiversity. Few studies have incorporated social dimensions of …

A growing body of literature has highlighted the value of social science for conservation, yet
the diverse approaches of the social sciences are still inconsistently incorporated in …

The Potential for Conflict Index (PCI) was developed to facilitate understanding and
applicability of leisure, recreation, and human dimensions findings to managerial concerns …

The reappearance and recovery of large carnivores in human‐dominated landscapes
creates a need to understand how people will respond to the presence of these animals. We …

Public attitudes are important in sha** wildlife management decisions. However, publics
are not homogeneous, and conflicting perceptions and attitudes often create barriers to …