Resolving the Conservationist’s Dilemma:

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Wildlife Conflict Resolution and Adaptive Management in the Revival of White-tailed Eagles in Scotland 
 

Today, over 100 pairs of the white-tailed sea eagle soar the Scottish skies, the outcome of reintroductions that brought the species back from extinction. While a conservation success story, the eagle comeback has escalated conflict over eagle predation of lambs and its perceived negative effect on hill sheep farming. In this project we are working with land management, science and policy communities in Scotland’s west coast to build shared understandings of the socio-ecological dimensions and practical solutions of the conflict. Combining conflict resolution and adaptive management principles, this project develops a new approach to improve our ability to respond to wildlife conflicts. 

Where?
Scotland
 

What species?
White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
Domestic sheep (Ovis aries)
 

Who's involved?
Petra Lakova (University of Aberdeen; James Hutton Institute)
Steve Redpath (University of Aberdeen)