Taylor, G; Canessa, S; Clarke, RH; Ingwersen, D; Armstrong, DP; Seddon, PJ; Ewen, JG; (2017) Is reintroduction biology an effective applied science? Trends in Ecology and Evolution , 32 (11) pp. 873-880. 10.1016/j.tree.2017.08.002.

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Abstract

Reintroduction biology is a field of scientific research that aims to inform translocations of endangered species. We review two decades of published literature to evaluate whether reintroduction science is evolving in its decision-support role, as called for by advocates of evidence-based conservation. Reintroduction research increasingly addresses a priori hypotheses, but remains largely focused on short-term population establishment. Similarly, studies that directly assist decisions by explicitly comparing alternative management actions remain a minority. A small set of case studies demonstrate full integration of research in the reintroduction decision process. We encourage the use of tools that embed research in decision-making, particularly the explicit consideration of multiple management alternatives because this is the crux of any management decisions.

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