Only 1 in 34 Grizzlies in B.C. Ecotourism Areas Had Human Conflicts

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DNA analysis of 1,806 hair samples revealed 118 grizzlies in British Columbia's Bella Coola Valley, identifying their presence through genetic markers.

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Kate Field spent two years tracking grizzlies from a camper van, collecting hair samples along the Atnarko River for comprehensive DNA analysis.

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Among 34 bears exposed to ecotourism, only one later encountered conflict with humans - a finding validated through probability analysis.

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Nuxalk Nation's traditional knowledge confirmed a direct correlation between salmon availability and human-bear conflicts in the valley.

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Bear conflicts surge by 20% when annual salmon biomass drops by 50%, prompting communities to implement electric fencing around processing sites.

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Scientists monitored hair-collection sites every nine days across 36 kilometers during salmon runs, mapping detailed bear movements and behaviors.

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Field's research showed bears' movement patterns varied based on salmon availability, affecting ecotourism operations.

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Guided ecotourism following certification standards maintains bear-neutral impact, contrasting with recreational tourists who often approach too closely.

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Research proves well-managed ecotourism can coexist with wildlife conservation when communities properly handle food sources and attractants.

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