Appointment of specialists for wildlife management in local municipalities

Abstract

 Appointment of specialist for wildlife management in local municipalities are required as scientific knowledge became essential for compiling the integrated management plan for wildlife are requested in the prefectural level. However, municipal government tends to emphasize the general knowledge to deal with the social issues related to the human-wildlife conflicts rather than scientific knowledge on wildlife management. In addition, periodical personnel change in local municipalities prevents the appointment of professional personnel for wildlife management. In case of Shimane prefecture, appointment of specialists in governments improved the understanding of local communities for the human-wildlife conflict at local level and promote administrative measures at prefectural level. Need of specialists of wildlife management in municipalities should be advocated in community and parliament level. Certificate of wildlife management may improve the appointment of specialists of wildlife management in municipalities.