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► IUCN working groups ► General wildlife damage sites ► Predation on livestock ► Livestock guarding animals	► Suppliers of equipment for damage prevention ► Conservation projects addressing conflict ► Conservation organisations

Human-wildlife conflict initiatives
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund website To address the root causes of conflicts between wolves and livestock and to provide livestock owners and agency officials with on-the-ground tools and tactics to reduce the lethal control of wolves.	other initiatives
Online resources
Human Bear Conflict www.humanbearconflict.org A website created by WSPA, the World Society for the Protection of Animals, to collate and disseminate all information available on human-bear conflict	other online resources
Newsletters and specialized journals
Human–Wildlife Conflicts www.berrymaninstitute.org/journal Since 2007. A peer-reviewed journal published two times a year by the Jack H. Berryman Institute, Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University. Manuscripts on all aspects of human–wildlife conflicts.	other newsletters & journals
Sources of funds
CAT - Cat Action Treasury www.felidae.org Established in 1996 to organize and fund high priority conservation projects for the world’s 36 species of wild cat. U.S.-based, nonprofit public charity.	other sources of funds
Services
Biodiveristy and Conservation - Specilalized editorial services website Editorial services for conservation outreach and environmental education, including cartton and artwork.	other services

Useful links
Relevant IUCN Specialist Groups African Elephant Specialist Group data.iucn.org/themes/ssc/sgs/afesg Human-Elephant Conflict Working Group data.iucn.org/themes/ssc/sgs/afesg/hec African Lion Working Group www.african-lion.org Bear Specialist Group www.bearbiology.com Canid Specialist Group www.canids.org Cat Specialist Group www.catsg.org Deer Specialist Group website Primate Specialist Group www.primate-sg.org Shark Specialist Group www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/organizations/ssg Sustainable Use Specialist Group www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/susg Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe - A working group of the Species Survival Commission www.lcie.org General wildlife damage sites The Berryman Institute for Wildlife Damage Management www.berrymaninstitute.org Research and development of innovative methods to solve human wildlife conflicts Cornell University Resource Centre www.cce.cornell.edu Various wildlife damage reduction guidelines to purchase Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management cwdm.org Help from professionals in animal damage control, library materials, news, etc. Managing Conflicts with Wildlife www.coopext.colostate.edu/wildlife Designed to assist residents of Colorado who are experiencing conflicts with wildlife (USA) National Wildlife Research Center www.aphis.usda.gov Scientific research and information on wildlife and its relationship to agriculture and public safety (USA) Urban Wildlife - Wild Neighbors www.hsus.org Human Society US urban wildlife program promotes non-lethal means for resolving conflicts between wildlife and humans Back to menu Predation on livestock Colorado Gray Wolf Management Working Group www2.merid.org/graywolf Multi-disciplinary work group set up by the Colorado Division of Wildlife to prepare for any future wolf migrations (USA). Conditioned Taste Aversion www.conditionedtasteaversion.net Information to deal with wildlife management problems, including wolves and other endangered species Damage Prevention and Control www.conservation.state.mo.us Site of the Missouri Department of Conservation with technical advice in preventing problems with coyotes Global Carnivore Program www.savingwildplaces.com Wildlife Conservation Society site on carnivore biology and conservation KORA www.kora.unibe.ch Coordinated research projects for the conservation and management of carnivores in Switzerland. Proactive Carnivore Conservation www.defenders.org The Bailey Wildlife Foundation, working with landowners, resource managers and others to prevent or reduce predator problems Pro-Carnivores www.procarnivoros.org.br The aims of this association is to promote the conservation of Neotropical carnivores and their habitats National Wildlife Research Centre: Improved technologies and nonlethal techniques for managing predation website Alternative capture systems and aversive stimulus applications for managing predation Wolves and Humans Foundation www.wolvesandhumans.org UK charity working with people and communities to find practical solutions to the problems of co-existence with wolves, bears and lynx Wolf Compensation Trust website The Bailey Wildlife Foundation trust offering incentives to private landholders for supporting threatened and endangered species; compensates ranchers in the northern Rockies for all verified livestock losses to wolves (USA) Back to menu Livestock guarding animals Flock & Family Guardian Network www.flockguard.org Livestock & family guardian dog comprehensive resource gateway. Reports on different breeds of livestock guarding dogs Llamapaedia www.llamapaedia.com Information on llamas for sheep guarding Livestock Guarding Dogs www.lgd.org Site of the Livestock Guardian Dog Association Working Dog Web www.workingdogweb.com Breeds, breeders and history information with links to other web pages Back to menu Suppliers of equipment for damage prevention BearSaver www.bearsaver.com The US leading supplier of bear resistant enclosures and containers Gallagher www.gallagher.co.nz Suppliers of electric fencing materials worldwide. Download Gallagher's Power FenceTM Manual PATKON Electric Fence Power Probe www.pakton.com.au An easy to use fence tester USUS Wild Neighbors www.hsus.org Manufacturers and suppliers of products used to resolve wildlife conflicts Back to menu Conservation projects addressing conflict Amara Conservation www.amaraconservation.org Assisting the people and wildlife of Kenya and East Africa through environmental education, antipoaching, wildlife rescues. Andean Bear Conservation Project www.andeanbear.org The site informs of efforts to conserve the Andean bear in Ecuador African Wild Dog Conservancy www.awdconservancy.org Investigates the status and ecology of wild dogs in Southern Kenya and assists with community-based education programs The Association for Nature 'WOLF' www.wolf.most.org.pl Polish organisation dedicated to the protection and management of large carnivores, through scientific research and ecological education both in Poland and abroad Beavers: Wetlands & Wildlife www.beaversww.org Assisting homeowners and communities with solutions to beaver/human conflicts Califonia sea lions in the Newport Harbor website Environmentally friendly measures to boat and property owners to reduce damage by sea lions Cheetah Conservation Bostwana www.cheetahbotswana.com Working with rural communities to promote coexistence with Botswana's rich diversity of predator species. Cheetah Conservation Fund - CCF www.cheetah.org Develops and implements livestock management practices to eliminate the need for ranchers to kill cheetahs Elephant Pepper Development Trust www.elephantpepper.org Chillies not only deter elephants from crops, but also serve as a lucrative cash crop for the farmers FRAP - Framework for biodiversity Reconciliation Action Plans www.frap-project.ufz.de Development of a procedural framework for Action Plans to reconcile conflicts between the conservation of large vertebrates and the use of biological resources: fisheries and fish-eating vertebrates as a model case GeesePeace www.geesepeace.org A community-based organization that implements population stabilization and nuisance abatement Grizzly Compensation Trust website Bailey Wildlife Foundation trust that offers compensation to ranchers and farmers as a way to help reduce grizzly bear-related economic losses while promoting grizzly bear conservation Honey-Badger Friendly Initiative www.honeybadger.com A system of "badger-friendly" accreditations set up by SABIO (South African Bee Industry Organisation), by which interested beekeepers use the officially recognised label on their products. Iranian Cheetah Society www.iraniancheetah.org Working to save the surviving Asiatic cheetah, reducing human-cheetah conflict via implementing socio-economic plans. International Association for Bear Research and Management www.bearbiology.com A non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the conservation of all species of bears LIFE COEX www.life-coex.net Improving coexistence of large carnivores and agriculture in Suthern Europe Living with Elephants Foundation www.livingwithelephants.org A Botswana organization dedicated to creating harmonious relationships between people and elephants. Living with Lions www.lionconservation.org The Laikipia Predator Project and the Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project work to save wild lions outside national parks Painted Dog Conservation www.painteddog.org Working to conserve and increase the range and numbers of African wild dogs in Zimbabwe through research and experimentation with conservation tools and education. Reserva Brasil reservabrasil.org.br Acts on Brazilian territory using research and education as tools to resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Ruaha Carnivore Programme project's website Examining the magnitude and drivers of human-carnivore conflict in the Ruaha ecosystem in Tanzania Savannah Elephant Vocalization Project www.elephantvoices.org Understanding the "language" of elephants to provide new tools for their better conservation and the management of crop raiding or problem animals Save the Elephants www.savetheelephants.org Research and conservation towards developing a tolerant relationship between elephants and humans across Africa. Lots of online resources. Save the Jaguar www.savethejaguar.com Site of the Wildlife Conservation Society site on jaguar ecology and conservation; the Jaguar Conservation Program adresses jaguar-livestock conflicts and rancher outreach Save the Manatee Club www.savethemanatee.org Saving the Amur leopard www.amur-leopard.org Conservation projects to protect one of the most critically endangered species in the world Snow Leopard Conservancy www.snowleopardconservancy.org Dedicated to promoting innovative grassroots measures that lead local people to become better stewards of endangered snow leopards, their prey, and habitat. Snow Leopard Trust www.snowleopard.org Leader in the effort to secure the snow leopard's future; protecting snow leopards in partnership with the people who share their mountain environment Palas Conservation and Development Project www.palasvalley.org Education to reduce wildlife depredation of crops in the Palas Forest, Kohistan, Pakistan Slovak Wildlife Society Research www.slovakwildlife.org Anglo-Slovak initiative for the conservation of Carpathian wildlife (wolf, bear, lynx and chamois) by finding sustainable solutions for co-existence with people Tigris Foundation www.tigrisfoundation.nl Dedicated to he survival of Amur tigers and leopards in the wild, including compensation of livestock kills. Member of the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance -ALTA Swiss Lynx Project by KORA www.kora.unibe.ch Maintains a database with all cases of livestock killings and statistics in quasi real-time Framework for sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity change & conflict resolution website A generic model developed by UK Population Biology Network (UKPopNet) integrating population ecology and socio-economics as a framework for the resolution of conflicts that arise as a result of changes in wildlife populations. Wolf Trust www.wolftrust.org.uk A Scottish charity promoting a wolf reintroduction to the Scottish Highlands The Zambezi Society www.zamsoc.org Promotes the conservation and environmentally sound management of the Zambezi River and its basin for the benefit of people, wilderness and wildlife. Back to menu Conservation organisations The African Conservation Foundation www.africanconservation.org Portal for the Conservation of Africa's Flora and Fauna The African Wildlife Foundation www.awf.org Ape Alliance – www.4apes.com International coalition of organisations and individuals, working for the conservation and welfare of apes BirdLife International www.birdlife.org.uk With links to the BirdLife Partners world-wide Born Free Foundation www.bornfree.org.uk Campaigns for the protection and conservation of animals in their natural habitat The Canopy www.thecanopy.org/introframe.htm Creating links between scientists, corporations and the public to meet the needs of wildlife, business and society Conservation Biology African Section www.conbio.net/scb/africa_en.asp. Conservation International www.conservation.org To protect life on Earth and to demonstrate that human societies will thrive when in balance with nature The Conservation Measures Partnership www.conservationmeasures.org/CMP To improve the practice of biodiversity conservation by developing and promoting common standards for the process of conservation and measuring its impact The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund www.cepf.net Provides strategic assistance to nongovernmental organizations, community groups and other civil society partners to help safeguard Earth's biodiversity hotspots Defenders of Wildlife www.defenders.org Since 1947, working to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders and educate and mobilize the public The Earthwatch Institute www.earthwatch.org Engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment Fauna and Flora International - FFI www.fauna-flora.org Conserving the planet’s threatened species and ecosystems – with the people and communities who depend on them. Fauna Australis www.fauna-australis.puc.cl A wildlife conservation initiative for South America International Institute for Environment and Development www.iied.org International Nature Network International www.inaturenet.org Promoting cooperation, networking and volunteering for wildlife and nature, based in Greece IUCN - The World Conservation Union www.iucn.org Mosaic Conservation www.mosaic-conservation.org A partnership promoting the use of high quality research to natural resource planning and management at the interface between landscapes, people, wildlife and broader biodiversity. The Nature Conservation Foundation www.ncf-india.org Promoting the use of science for wildlife conservation in India, and translating this knowledge into on-ground conservation action. Society for Conservation Biology - SCBwww.conbio.org International professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity TRAFFIC www.traffic.org Information on CITES and species in trade Wildlife Conservation Network - WCN www.wildnet.org Supports conservation entrepreneurs who work in cooperation with local communities to save endangered animals WildCRU - Wildlife Conservation Research Unit www.wildcru.org Oxford University. Practical solutions to conservation problems WCS - Wildlife Conservation Society www.wcs.org The Wildlife Society - TWS wildlife.org International association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. WWF - World Wildlife Fund for Nature www.panda.org Back to menu
Human-wildlife conflict initiatives
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation Proactive Carnivore Conservation Fund website To address the root causes of conflicts between wolves and livestock and to provide livestock owners and agency officials with on-the-ground tools and tactics to reduce the lethal control of wolves.
Problem Primate Working Group www.4apes.com/problemprimates A new working group of the Ape Alliance, for better dissemination of solutions to the problems of human and non-human primates conflict, from primates crop raiding to the transmission of diseases. Anyone with experience of problem primates and solutions that they would like to share please email problemprimate@4apes.com
COEX: Sharing the Land with Wildlife www.coex-wildlife.org A non-profit organization based in Wisconsin (USA) whose mission is to promote the coexistence of people and wild animals
The Carnivore Coexistence Lab website Started in 2007 to consolidate research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, on spatial patterns of conflicts with carnivores, and attitudes toward carnivore management and policy (USA).
Keystone Conservation www.keystoneconservation.us Since 1991 working to protect and restore native predators and their habitats in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains of USA, pioneering innovative solutions to help people and wildlife coexist .
Wildlife Damage Management Working Group wildlifedamagegroup.unl.edu The Wildlife Society working group to promote better understanding of the challenges of managing human-wildlife conflicts and to provide a forum for members to advance their skills and knowledge (USA).
Living With Wildlife Foundation www.lwwf.org Formed in 2003 to assist communities and wildlife agencies in identifying sources of human/wildlife conflict and creating effective, practical and affordable solutions and preventions (USA).
Coexisting with Wildlife website The Born Free Foundation USA campaign promoting educated coexistence with wild neighbors.
LIFE COEX www.life-coex.net Improving coexistence of large carnivores and agriculture in Southern Europe by developing the legal and socio-economic conditions for the conservation of bears and wolves.
Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe - LCIE www.lcie.org Working to secure Europe's large carnivores in coexistence with people.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC) www.humanwildlifeconflict.org Improving collective efforts to prevent and mitigate human-wildlife conflict (international).
Social Science Working Group (SSWG) www.conbio.org/workinggroups/sswg A global community of conservation scientists and practitioners established in 2003 by The Society for Conservation Biology to strengthen conservation social science and its application to conservation practice. Get involved! - Subscribe to the SSWG Discussion List .
INTERCAFE - Interdisciplinary Initiative to Reduce pan-European Cormorant-Fisheries Conflicts www.intercafeproject.net Group working in the European Union on preventing conflicts there between cormorants and fisheries. Website contains information on workshops, reports, news and a forum.
Wolves and Humans Foundation www.wolvesandhumans.org A registered UK charity working with people and communities to find practical solutions to the problems of co-existence with wolves, bears and lynx.
Tooth & Claw www.toothandclaw.org.uk An education and communication initiative to improve understanding and knowledge of predator ecology and natural processes in Britain.
Pro-Carnivores www.procarnivoros.org.br The aims of this association is to promote the conservation of Neotropical carnivores and their habitats.
Awely - Des animaux et des hommes www.awely.com A non-profit organisation working on human/wildlife conflicts Africa, Asia and South America.
Wildlife Conflict Prevention Group website Group of the Endangered Wildlife Trust created to protect wildlife in southern Africa against deliberate or unintentional harm by stopping irresponsible and insensitive practices involving poisons.
Save the Elephants www.savetheelephants.org Research and conservation towards developing a tolerant relationship between elephants and humans across Africa. Lots of online resources.
The Elephant Conservation Network www.ecn-thailand.org To understand the causes and effects of human-elephant conflict in Thailand's western forest and establish an inclusive and collaborative approach to seeking solutions and planning interventions.
The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program www.wildlifecollisions.ca Information on ways to reduce the risk of wildlife vehicle collisions; many links to agencies from Canada, the United States, and other countries.
Predator Friendly® Certification website In 1991 a coalition of ranchers, conservationists and clothing manufacturers began to certify woolgrowers using Predator Friendly practices. Since 2003 Keystone Conservation expanded the program to include producers of meats, eggs, honey, and more.

Online Resources
Carnivore Conservation www.carnivoreconservation.org 'The' information portal for all issues related to carnivores. A comprehensive database of publications on ecology and conservation of carnivores to download, clever searches and all the latest publications in Science Watch.
Jaguar Conservation Network www.jaguarnetwork.org A portal for information and collaboration between jaguar researchers, conservationists, and people affected by jaguar predation on livestock.
CDPNews www.kora.ch/en/proj/cdpnews The Carnivore Damage Prevention news of theLarge Carnivore Initiative for Europe (LCIE), to facilitate the collaboration and to improve the exchange of information among carnivore damage prevention projects in Europe.
Coexistence Resources: Tools and Tips website Site of Keystone Conservation with tips for hiking and camping in wolf country, garbage management, livestock carcass removal, electric fencing, fladry, guardina animals.
Livestock Guarding Dogs www.lgd.org Site of the Livestock Guardian Dog Association, to provide information to both prospective and current guarding dog owners. Comprehensive library on breeding, behavior, livestock guarding, and medical information.
African Elephant Specialist Group website website The Human-Elephant Conflict Working Group section provides excellent reviews, case studies and conflict resolution materials.
WildlifeGardener www.wildlifegardener.co.uk Quality, unique content specially written by experts, designed to help you attract wildlife into your garden (UK).
Coyote Project coyoteproject.org Resources for people interested in both basic research about coyotes as well as effective, humane methods of decreasing human-coyote conflict. Bibliography, news, shop and current projects .
E4C - Education for Conservation www.education4conservation.org To bring together education, science and the various groups involved in conservation. A central access point for information, resources and materials in wildlife conservation education - E4C newsletter
Canid Specialist Group www.canids.org Detailed information on the biology and conservation of canid species, with an extensive database including canid-human conflict projects.
Living With Wildlife Foundation www.lwwf.org The latest information on products and techniques to address problems with wildlife.
HOTGROUP www.hotgroup.co.za Since 1993, research & development company focused on behavior monitoring attachment technology to monitor and manage livestock and wildlife interactions.
Critter crossing - Linking habitats and reducing road killing www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/wildlifecrossings Excelent site of the Federal Highway Administration, U S Department of Transportation, describing transportation's impacts on wildlife and highlighting exemplary projects and processes that are helping to reduce these impacts.

Newsletters and specialized journals
Human–Wildlife Conflicts www.berrymaninstitute.org/journal Since 2007. A peer-reviewed journal published two times a year by the Jack H. Berryman Institute, Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University. Manuscripts on all aspects of human–wildlife conflicts.
Carnivore Damage Prevention Newsletters By the Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe: No.1 March 2000 (pdf 185 KB) No.2 November 2000 (pdf 200 KB) No.3 July 2001 (pdf 169 KB) No.4 October 2001 (pdf 198 KB) No.5 May 2002: Electric fencing (pdf 316 KB) No.6 February 2003: Compensation programmes (pdf 209 KB) No.7 July 2004 (pdf 364 KB) No.8 January 2005: Livestock guarding dogs (pdf 2.3MB)
Coexistence News website Newsletter of the LIFE COEX inititaive: improving coexistence of large carnivores and agriculture in Southern Europe Newsletter 1 (psf 400 KB), Newsletter 2 (pdf 2 MB)
WolfPrint magazine website Published quarterly by the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. Information about wolves throughout the world. Download a free copy of Issue 31 (pdf 2.5MB), which includes 'Wolf depradation and the human conflict in the Polish Carpathians'. Available by direct subscription anywhere in the world.
Wolves and Humans electronic subscription The newsletter of the Wolves and Humans Foundation - Read volume No.12 Autumn 2008 (pdf ~400KB):‘Restoring the missing lynx’; 'Pressure mounts on wolves in northern Spain’, and more.
Human Dimensions of Wildlife website Published six times annually by Taylor & Francis. An open forum for exchange theories, concepts, methods, findings, and philosophies relevant to human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife management.
Ecological and Environmental Anthropology www.uga.edu/eea Online peer-reviewed journal integrating scholars in anthropology, social and natural science fields and non-academic professionals engaged in the study of human-environment relationships.
Ursus Journal website Official journal of the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA). Ursus includes a variety of articles on all aspects of bear management and research worldwide.
International Journal of Pest Management Publisher: Taylor & Francis website Publishes original research and review papers concerned with pest management in the broad sense, including organisms causing a nuisance, a safety hazard, damage in a transport system context.
Conservation Magazine www.conbio.org/CIP Conservation Magazine’s editorial mission is to engage the top thinkers and writers of our time in conservation’s evolving narrative. Some articles available online!
Conservation Evidence www.conservationevidence.com Online, peer-reviewed journal. Each paper is a case study documenting the effectiveness of a conservation management intervention.
The Salakpra Trumpeter webiste The e-newsletter of the Elephant Conservation Network , about human-elephant conflict in Thailand.

Sources of funds
CAT - Cat Action Treasury www.felidae.org Established in 1996 to organize and fund high priority conservation projects for the world’s 36 species of wild cat. U.S.-based, nonprofit public charity.
Predator Conservation Trust www.predatorconservation.com This UK-based charity rises funds for research and education that promots conservation practises via effective conflict resolution and sustainable utilisation, along with education.
International Conservation Project Funders conservation.bp.com/advice/funding.asp A list of organisations, foundations, funds and institutions which provide support to conservation projects around the world.
Animal jobs www.animal-job.co.uk Worldwide animal & conservation related jobs and volunteer opportunities

Services
Dialogue matters www.dialoguematters.co.uk Services, including training for environmental professionals, to help identify stakeholders, get them involved and run processes and workshops that foster co-operation and help people work together to agree positive actions. Based in the UK.
Biodiveristy and Conservation - Specilalized editorial services website Editorial services for conservation outreach and environmental education, including cartton and artwork.
The Environmental Investigation Agency www.eia-international.org Exposing crimes against wildlife and the environment and seeking lasting solutions by working with local communities and lobbying governments.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC) - Conservation and Conflict Experiential Training www.humanwildlifeconflict.org/Training.htm HWCC provides training workshops in conflict resolution leadership, techniques and processes. Based on the USA.

"A partnership between the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) and Born Free Foundation, seeking to resolve conflicts between the needs of people and those of wildlife, and develop long-term, humane solutions."