Shepherds' local knowledge and scientific data on the scavenging ecosystem service: Insights for conservation.

ABSTRACT: Integrating indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) and scientific knowledge (SK) in the evaluation of ecosystem services has been recommended by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. We examined the similarities and contradictions between shepherds' ILK and SK on the scavenging service provided by vertebrates in Spain. We conducted 73 face-to-face surveys with shepherds to evaluate their ILK. We collected scientific information on 20 scavenger species by monitoring the consumption of 45 livestock carcasses with camera traps. We found a high consistency between ILK and SK regarding the provision of the scavenging service by vertebrates, which was also consistent over the range of shepherd ages and experience. Our findings support the importance

SUBMITTER: Morales-Reyes Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6297108 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature