LESSON 5

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Wildlife managers differ to farmers in an agricultural setting in the way that they manipulate animal populations. This is due to the different goals of wildlife managers as opposed to those of farmers. A wildlife manager might manipulate an animal population, but wildlife managers are aware of the environmental constraints on the population. Wildlife managers allow for predation and natural environmental changes. They are looking for a balance between the environment and the species. Whilst this might involve occasionally culling species or initiating breeding programs, it is still very different to agricultural animal production. But one thing that is common to both disciplines is the need to be aware of the carrying capacity of a certain area.