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04-28-2008, 01:00 PM
PUBLICATION: Edmonton Journal
DATE: 2008.03.11
EDITION: Final
SECTION: Letters
PAGE: A15
BYLINE: Ron Bjorge
SOURCE: The Edmonton Journal
WORD COUNT: 204
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Research 'fundamental' to wildlife management
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Wildlife management is a complex and often misunderstood field of study and I would like to add some much-needed context to the stories and letters about wolf research.
Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) is responsible for monitoring and maintaining wildlife on our provincial landscape, which is changing every day as our population grows. Because many Albertans live, visit or work in or near wildlife habitat, we must strive to find ways to co-exist.
Research is fundamental to responsible wildlife management.
We work with researchers to ensure that studies are based on sound science, relevant to Alberta, and will be conducted in a humane way.
All techniques are closely scrutinized and must meet strict scientific standards.
This wolf research is at a very early stage and focuses only on wolf behaviour and populations in an area west of Rocky Mountain House. So far, a few wolves from four different packs have been collared and only their movements and social structure will be studied for the next year.
Next winter, the results will be evaluated to determine what further research, if any, will be conducted on these wolf packs.
Whatever we learn at the end of this first stage, will have been based on a scientific examination of the facts and could lead to better wildlife management across our province.
For our guidelines and research protocols, we invite people to visit: www.srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife (http://www.srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife)
Ron Bjorge, Director of Wildlife Management,
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Edmonton
DATE: 2008.03.11
EDITION: Final
SECTION: Letters
PAGE: A15
BYLINE: Ron Bjorge
SOURCE: The Edmonton Journal
WORD COUNT: 204
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Research 'fundamental' to wildlife management
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Wildlife management is a complex and often misunderstood field of study and I would like to add some much-needed context to the stories and letters about wolf research.
Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) is responsible for monitoring and maintaining wildlife on our provincial landscape, which is changing every day as our population grows. Because many Albertans live, visit or work in or near wildlife habitat, we must strive to find ways to co-exist.
Research is fundamental to responsible wildlife management.
We work with researchers to ensure that studies are based on sound science, relevant to Alberta, and will be conducted in a humane way.
All techniques are closely scrutinized and must meet strict scientific standards.
This wolf research is at a very early stage and focuses only on wolf behaviour and populations in an area west of Rocky Mountain House. So far, a few wolves from four different packs have been collared and only their movements and social structure will be studied for the next year.
Next winter, the results will be evaluated to determine what further research, if any, will be conducted on these wolf packs.
Whatever we learn at the end of this first stage, will have been based on a scientific examination of the facts and could lead to better wildlife management across our province.
For our guidelines and research protocols, we invite people to visit: www.srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife (http://www.srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife)
Ron Bjorge, Director of Wildlife Management,
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Edmonton