Author : National Research Council
Release : 1997-11-27
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 058/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Wolves, Bears, and Their Prey in Alaska by : National Research Council
Download or read book Wolves, Bears, and Their Prey in Alaska written by National Research Council. This book was released on 1997-11-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assesses Alaskan wolf and bear management programs from scientific and economic perspectives. Relevant factors that should be taken into account when evaluating the utility of such programs are identified. The assessment includes a review of current scientific knowledge about the dynamics and management of large mammalian predator-prey relationships and human harvest of wildlife in northern ecosystems, and an evaluation of the extent to which existing research and management data allow prediction of the outcome of wolf management or control programs and grizzly bear management programs. Included is an evaluation of available economic studies and methodologies for estimating the costs and benefits of predator control programs in Alaska.