The public and geese: a conflict on the rise?
Open Access
- 16 April 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Human Dimensions of Wildlife
- Vol. 25 (5), 421-437
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2020.1752420
Abstract
Wild geese are increasing in agricultural and urban settings across Europe, leading to widespread human – geese interactions. This study examined how the public’s acceptance of geese (attitude and acceptance capacity) varied depending on place dimensions, interactions with geese in different settings (place-based experience), and psychological factors, including wildlife value orientations, beliefs about the ecosystem services and disservices geese provide, and emotions. A survey was conducted in two municipalities with large goose populations in Sweden; Kristianstad and Örebro (n = 898). Results revealed a favorable view of the occurrence of geese, although a substantial share believed the number of geese was too high. Place-based experiences of geese were correlated with acceptance (e.g., more experience on beaches was associated with a negative attitude) and the importance of psychological factors for acceptance was confirmed. The study highlights the need to consider the public’s experiences of geese for sustainable goose management.Keywords
Funding Information
- Umeå Universitet (-)
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