Wildlife Management

A.Y. 2018/2019
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/05
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The aim is providing the knowledge and competences needed for a correct management of wild animals. Data and information analyzed by scientific literature will be integrated with the current environmental legislation. The course will focus on the issues of both endangered and problematic species
Expected learning outcomes
Capacity of understanding how environmental modifications determine wildlife distribution; understanding the criteria for the creation and management of protected areas; ability to perform informed management actions
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Protected areas: criteria for the selection of protected areas; international and national classification.
IUCN redlists. International conventions for wildlife conservation. The Habitat Directive.
Impact of environmental modifications on wildlife. Planning for the optimization of protected areas. Ecological networks.
Translocations: introductions, re-introductions and supplementation.
The role of ex-situ conservation.
The importance of surrogate species for conservation.
Management of hunting practices.
Analysis of wildlife management issues, with a special focus on Italian vertebrates.
Usefulness of traditional management of environments for wildlife biodiversity

The course will include practical activities, simulation of wildlife management and decision-making
BIO/05 - ZOOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
please write me a email
Via Celoria 10, Milano