Conference Objectives
- Develop a forum for exchange of innovations, concepts, experiences, and research in human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife.
- Add clarity to what is involved in the scope of “the human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife management.”
- Facilitate the transfer of HD concepts, research,
methods, and best practices to the management community and non-HD scientists with the purpose of improving wildlife decision-making.
- Showcase examples that highlight the integration of biological and social sciences
in wildlife decision-making.
- Explicitly address the potential of the art and science of human dimensions in all areas of management including policy formation, program development, agency administrative need, and information and education.
- Promote a view that the human dimensions sciences, and the management practices that actively address the human component, are a
critical component of wildlife management.
- Invite the involvement of stakeholders with advocacy views in discussions of ways to improve wildlife decision-making.
- Identify means of improving the quality of academic programs that lead to the integration of a human dimensions and biological sciences perspective.
- Provide a stimulating and diverse opportunity that attracts new professionals to the human dimensions area.
- Promote a view that HD is not separate for wildlife management for agencies and NGOs.
- Provide a global perspective on the importance of human dimensions in fish and wildlife management.
- Create a forum of interactive learning and mutual respect for wildlife professionals from around the world.