Complexities of conflict: the importance of considering social factors for effectively resolving human–wildlife conflict - Dickman - 2010 - Animal Conservation - Wiley Online Library

Complexities of conflict: the importance of considering social factors for effectively resolving human–wildlife conflict - Dickman - 2010 - Animal Conservation - Wiley Online Library: "Human–wildlife conflict is one of the most critical threats facing many wildlife species today, and the topic is receiving increasing attention from conservation biologists. Direct wildlife damage is commonly cited as the main driver of conflict, and many tools exist for reducing such damage. However, significant conflict often remains even after damage has been reduced, suggesting that conflict requires novel, comprehensive approaches for long-term resolution. Although most mitigation studies investigate only the technical aspects of conflict reduction, peoples' attitudes towards wildlife are complex, with social factors as diverse as religious affiliation, ethnicity and cultural beliefs all shaping conflict intensity. Moreover, human–wildlife conflicts are often manifestations of underlying human–human conflicts, such as between authorities and local people, or between people of different cultural backgrounds."