Importance of communicating biodiversity for sustainable wildlife management: a review

Biodiversity is attributed to a myriad of products and ecosystem services that sustain human well-being. Biodiversity is the ultimate source of livelihood for disadvantaged urban and rural populations, and it is linked to health, culture, and social behavior. Wild animals have a significant role in ecological processes such as pollination, seed dispersal, and decomposition, and they are an important aspect of biodiversity. In most parts of the world, wildlife is also essential as a source of food and clothing, as well as for recreation, tourism, and as esthetic and cultural icons. The continuous decline of global biodiversity and ecosystem services has sparked a lot of research into the efficacy of measures that can prevent ecosystem deterioration and species extinction while also allowing for sustainable resource use. Raising public awareness to boost conservation efforts by informing and involving managers, stakeholders, and the public in creating and improving management and conservation programs is a key component of sustainable wildlife management. Raising public awareness and knowledge of the environment promotes the adoption of sustainable use of natural resources. Persuading decision-makers and the worldwide public to adopt conservation action requires communication, education, and public awareness. Biodiversity science provides the basis of our understanding and is an essential aspect of policy making. This paper summarizes some important aspects of biodiversity communication with a special focus on wildlife management.