Compensation for vertebrate pest damage

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" Compensation for vertebrate pest damage "
Gurba, Joseph B.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	944358
Doc. No	:	LA8hs8g1v4
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Gurba, Joseph B.
Title & Author	:	Compensation for vertebrate pest damage [Article]\ Gurba, Joseph B.
Title of Periodical	:	Proceedings of the Vertebrate Pest Conference
Volume/ Issue Number	:	10
Date	:	1982
Abstract	:	Compensation for wildlife damage to private property is recognized by the Alberta government as a short-term reimbursement to the property owner and a long-term investment in wildlife conservation. In 1978 the Alberta Problem Wildlife Committee recommended that problem wildlife management policies and programs should contain three basic factors: PREVENTION, COMPENSATION, and CONTROL or ANIMAL REMOVAL. These should be incorporated whenever possible in dealing with a particular species of problem wildlife or vertebrate pest. The Alberta government approved this philosophy as a reflection of traditional rights and fair treatment of landowners and as the basis for future programs. Compensation is paid for four types of confirmed wildlife damage: big game or game bird damage to cereals and forage; waterfowl damage to cereal crops; predator damage to livestock; and bear damage to bee equipment. The organization and operation of each of these programs are discussed in some detail.