Economic appraisal of wildlife management support – Options for future funding mechanisms

The aim of the project was to identify alternative options for payment and funding mechanisms for species associated with wildlife management conflicts in Scotland. The project involved a review of relevant literature from the UK and abroad, an assessment of alternative approaches to wildlife management support, undertaking three case studies ( goose, sea eagle and beaver) through a review of evidence and telephone interviews with stakeholders, analysis and the production of a main report and three separate case study reports. Recommendations were made for consideration in relation to future policy, schemes and support.