Escalating human–wildlife conflict in the Wolong Nature Reserve, China: A dynamic and paradoxical process

A rapid increase in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has been observed in the Wolong Nature Reserve, China, paradoxically linked to successful biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration efforts. Nearly all local households reported financial losses due to wildlife damage, yet inadequate compensation schemes exacerbate the issue. The study, conducted through semi-structured interviews with 201 households in 2016, highlights the need for integrated compensation plans that also promote alternative livelihoods, such as ecotourism and off-farm employment, to reduce dependence on agriculture and mitigate HWC.

Xu, J., Wei, J., & Liu, W. (2019). Escalating human–wildlife conflict in the Wolong Nature Reserve, China: A dynamic and paradoxical process. Ecology and Evolution, 9(12), 7273–7283. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5299