Keeping A Leash On It In National Parks

One of the biggest challenges in wildlife management is balancing the needs of humans and wildlife. As important as it is to protect natural and cultural resources, it is also vital to help visitors enjoy themselves, experience the wonder of nature and, hopefully, feel inspired to offer political and/or economic support for future preservation efforts. The balancing act can be particularly difficult in urban settings, where high densities of people can be found utilizing public areas for a variety of purposes--including dog-walking, a sometimes contentious activity because of potential canine aggression, habitat destruction, and, of course, the animals' propensity to leave behind waste. read more

Read the whole article on

More from