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Warren, R.J.; Conroy, M.J.; James, W.E.; Baker, L.A.; Diefenbach, D.R.
Reintroduction of bobcats on Cumberland Island, Georgia: A biopolitical lesson
1990 Conference Proceeding
We describe the process through which we integrated our research objectives with management objectives of the National Park Service (NPS) to reintroduce bobcats _(Lynx rufus) _on Cumberland Island. Georgia. Specifically, this paper describes Federal environmental assessments conducted, public perceptions and concerns expressed. Pre-release evaluations performed and preliminary results of our reintroduction effort. The major lesson we learned was that projects designed to reintroduce native wildlife species may not be publicly or politically acceptable in and of themselves. Wildlife biologists should devote significant effort to information and education programs during the early project planning stages to ensure! public understanding, acceptance and approval of wildlife reintroduction projects.
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