What is the main objective of a wildlife control plan?

The main objective of a wildlife control plan is to outline strategies for managing wildlife issues. This approach recognizes the need to address human-wildlife conflicts in a practical and ethical manner. Wildlife control plans often encompass assessment of the specific wildlife concerns, identification of appropriate management techniques, and consideration of ecological impacts.

By focusing on management strategies, such plans aim to mitigate problems caused by wildlife while promoting coexistence and ensuring protection for both people and animals. This may include methods for exclusion, habitat modification, and responsible wildlife trapping or removal, rather than a blanket elimination of all wildlife, which would not be sustainable or ethically justifiable.

In contrast, while providing a legal framework or categorizing species may be components of a broader wildlife management strategy, they do not encapsulate the primary goal of effectively managing wildlife conflicts and ensuring a balanced approach to wildlife presence in human environments.