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Abstract(s)
Brown bears (Ursus arctos) were extinct in Portugal by 1843. In the spring
of 2019, a male bear was officially confirmed in northern Portugal, and
more bears will likely reach the country shortly. We surveyed participants in a
workshop held in Bragança in October 2021 to understand the perceptions and
attitudes of different stakeholder groups (Administration, Research, Nongovernmental
Organizations, and Local Stakeholders) regarding the return of
brown bears to Portugal. Results indicate that, generally, participants would
feel safe in areas where bears are present, are positive toward the return of
brown bears, and see it as an opportunity for local development rather than a
threat. Results also indicate a high level of consensus among groups of stakeholders
concerning the issues analyzed. These preliminary results provide a
baseline for perceptions and attitudes to consider when planning the conservation
of brown bears returning to Portugal.
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Keywords
Bragança Brown bear Fuzzy numbers Human dimensions Portugal Stakeholder engagement Ursus arctos
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Azevedo, João; López‐Bao, José Vicente; Dias, Rui; Santos, João P.V.; Pinto, Sara; Pereira, José; Castro‐Pardo, Mónica de (2023). Perceptions and attitudes of stakeholders on the return of brown bears (Ursus arctos): contributions from a workshop held in northern Portugal. Conservation Science and Practice. eISSN 2578-4854. 6:1, p. 1-9
Publisher
Wiley