Collaborative coexistence for people and nature

How do we manage landscapes jointly for wildlife and people? Urbanization and agricultural expansion threaten biodiversity through habitat destruction. However, communities benefit from proximity to nature: urban-dwellers gain recreation and health benefits, while farmers depends on species like pollinators. Promoting biodiversity in populous regions such as Metro Vancouver can help secure these benefits, but may also enhance encounters and conflicts between people and wildlife. This research cluster will tackle these complex trade-offs through partner-based research with diverse stakeholders and key decision-makers, aimed at designing inclusive and effective conservation solutions to benefit people and nature alike.