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BBEAR research
WCS is working to learn more about the causes and solutions to bear - human conflict in the Adirondacks as well as in other parts of the country.
WCS research on bear - human conflict in the Adirondacks
Other WCS research projects in North America on black bears
DEC's research on Adirondack black bears
WCS research on bear - human conflict in the Adirondacks
In the summers of 2003 and 2004, WCS surveyed backpackers in the Adirondacks to explore the human element of black bear - human conflict in the Adirondacks. Some specific goals of the studies were to learn about users’ attitudes about bears, bear encounters, what people use to store food, and where people are getting information about food storage in the Adirondacks.
One result of this research is an upcoming technical paper on the results of the 2003 survey. We hope to release this paper in May, 2006. You can contact us to be notified when the paper is released.
In addition to summarizing results of the survey regarding users' perceptions on bears, food storage, and information sources, the technical paper also identifies opportunities for improving the effectiveness of the educational message and increasing the awareness of using bear resistant food canisters in the region. The BBEAR program has already begun to implement some of these opportunities through our education and outreach work.
Other WCS research projects in North America on black bears
Learn more about WCS efforts to understand the natural history of black bears and mitigate bear-human conflict around North America:
DEC's research on Adirondack black bears
NYSDEC Region 5 Wildlife unit is conducting research on black bears in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness Area to determine the home ranges, seasonal movements, habitat use, and behavior of black bears in the area, and to develop a nuisance black bear management plan. You can learn about the DEC study here.
More BBEAR Resources
BBEAR BBEAR home
Black Learn about black bear natural history
Bear Learn about black bear encounters and safety
Education Find out more about the causes of human-bear conflict
Awareness Ways you can be part of the solution
Research Learn more about WCS' research efforts on bears (top of page)
Go straight to information about bear-resistant food canisters or locations where you can rent canisters.
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