Pathways towards coexistence with large carnivores in production systems

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dc.contributor.authorMcManus, J
dc.contributor.authorSmuts, B
dc.contributor.authorBoronyak, L
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-21T09:56:02Z
dc.date.available2021-09-21T09:56:02Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractCoexistence between livestock grazing and carnivores in rangelands is a major challenge in terms of sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, species conservation and ecosystem function. Many effective non-lethal tools exist to protect livestock from predation, yet their adoption remains limited. Using a social-ecological transformations framework, we present two qualitative models that depict transformative change in rangelands grazing. Developed through participatory processes with stakeholders from South Africa and the United States of America, the models articulate drivers of change and the essential pathways to transition from routine lethal management of carnivores towards mutually beneficial coexistence. The pathways define broad actions that incorporate multiple values in grazing systems including changes to livestock management practices, financial support, industry capacity building, research, improved governance and marketing initiatives. A key fnding is the new concept of ‘Predator Smart Farming’, a holistic and conscientious approach to agriculture, which increases the resilience of landscapes, animals (domesticated and wild) and rural livelihoods. Implementation of these multiple pathways would lead to a future system that ensures thriving agricultural communities, secure livelihoods, reduced violence toward animals, and landscapes that are productive and support species conservation and coexistence.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBoronyak, L., Jacobs, B., Wallach, A., McManus, J., Stone, S., Stevenson, S., Smuts, B., & Zaranek, H. (2021). Pathways towards coexistence with large carnivores in production systems. Agriculture and Human Values. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-021-10224-yen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-021-10224-y
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/6719
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.subjectSustainable agricultureen_US
dc.subjectAnimal welfareen_US
dc.subjectHuman-wildlife coexistenceen_US
dc.subjectExtensive grazingen_US
dc.subjectSocial-Ecological Systemsen_US
dc.titlePathways towards coexistence with large carnivores in production systemsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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