Review of best practices in Human-Wildlife Conflict and Development of Web Library

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) occurs world-wide and continues to be a significant obstacle to conservation. Best practices in HWC from one geographic area are not always transferred to another area where they could also be successfully employed (e.g., successful methods of mitigating human-elephant conflict in Africa may not be implemented or even known in Asia). One or more interns will work to develop a "best practices" report for both elephants and also large felids that will promote cross-learning among field staff. Field staff will utilize the report to better mitigate HWC in their priority places. Interns will also conduct a thorough literature review of HWC and develop a digital library.

Field staff will use this library to stay abreast of the most up to date HWC research findings to better inform their conservation practices. Interns must have excellent writing and synthesis skills. Research (internet, institutional and literature) capabilities and a substantial knowledge of HWC are also essential. Field experience working on HWC is a strong plus.

Stipend: This is a paid internship.

Due date for CV and cover letter: April 1, 2008 Include: "HWC Review

Internship" in the subject line.

Contact: Shannon Barber-Meyer Shannon.barber-meyer@wwfus.org