Introduces the core principles of crime science and their application to wildlife protection. Explore theories of opportunity, rational choice, and crime concentration, and learn how these ideas explain poaching patterns in space and time. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how analytical frameworks from urban crime research can guide prevention and patrol design in conservation landscapes.
Introduces the core principles of crime science and their application to wildlife protection. Explore theories of opportunity, rational choice, and crime concentration, and learn how these ideas explain poaching patterns in space and time. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how analytical frameworks from urban crime research can guide prevention and patrol design in conservation landscapes.