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An
Experimental Test of Fladry as a Non-Lethal Control Measure for Reducing
Wolf-Caused Livestock Losses
Graduate Student:
Sarah (Nelson) Davidson
Email:
snelson@sccresa.org
Fladry was developed hundreds of years ago as a hunting tool in
eastern Europe and Russia. Fladry consists of a line of flags
hung approximately 80 cm above the ground surface. It appears
to be a virtual barrier to wolves. Our study will evaluate fladry on working
cattle and sheep farms in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Results of this research will provide important baseline data
on wolf ecology in agricultural lands, and it will lead to important guidelines
for implementing non-lethal control measures in areas wolves have recolonized
and/or where wolves are being reintroduced.
This research was funded by CMU, Defenders of Wildlife, The Humane Society of
the United States, Michigan DNR Nongame Wildlife Fund, and CITGO. |
Sarah
Nelson (Davidson)
checking fladry fencing in Michigan.
Sarah is
currently employed as the Operations Coordinator for the Pine
River Nature Center in Michigan.
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