Reintroduction of wolves in yellow stone

Mostly, these conflicts always lead to injury or worse death. This negatively impacts on the ecosystem as some animals could be rendered extinct affecting ecosystem balance as was exemplified by the extermination of wolves at the Yellowstone national park (Barton, 18). Notably, there has been an argument that conflict is always triggered by the animal while other proponents have always suggested the conflict is triggered by the animal. Despite this both animal and man have equal rights. The yellow stone national park was established in 1872, Wyoming, USA. Mostly, these conflicts always lead to injury or worse death. Predation of wolves on livestock had led to public complaints about the havoc leading to extermination. The reintroduction of wolves was prompted by a biologist, wildlife conservatives, and environmentalist who lobbied for the reintroduction of wolves to help regeneration of the deplorable topography and conditions at the Yellowstone Park.

The terrible condition at the place had raised debates as the prevailing droughts the constant fires could have contributed to the condition. However, the campaign intensified as was exemplified by a biologist who suggested that the reintroduction of the wolves would have a positive implication in the ecosystem. The elks majorly fed on the young trees especially on tender trees and grass, the willows. The beavers were drastically affected because there was no food culminating to the reduced numbers of beavers and beaver dams. The topography was also eroded as the environment became prone to soil erosion. This had a negative implication on the ecosystem that translated to affecting the birds, insects, fish and existing carnivore. This is because no species in the ecosystem lives in isolation from the other.

Despite the reduced numbers of the elk, change in the deplorable condition of the park had not been addressed. Complaints were however raised by the public in regards to the decreasing numbers of the elks because of the Elks killings (Cosier, 25). Secondly, the increased numbers of the of the elk had a negative implication on the ecosystem. This was contributed to the fact that increased numbers of elks led to overgrazing which had a spiral effect on other species in the ecosystem like insects, fish, crop production. The wolf’s reintroduction in the yellow stone national park was a controversy because debates arose from both the biologist, environmental conservatives on whether to reintroduce the wolves or not. This has had a positive ripple effect in the ecosystem as it has improved the aquatic life of the fish by reducing erosion, provided vegetation for the survival of beavers and other animals and lastly nesting habitat for birds.

(George, 36). Conversely, the scavengers have extensively benefited from the wolves. That is birds as eagles feed on the dead remains of wolves, and dears had food after winter hibernation thus enhancing the survival of other wildlife animals. Nonetheless, the reintroduction of wolves led to the increment in numbers of beavers. The deplorable environment could have been triggered by this harsh condition as aspen and willow require a lot of water for its growth. It was also argued that reintroduction of wolves would cause harm to the livestock and disturbances to human life. This confirms the reasons the man-animal conflict has always existed. Hunters had previously killed the wolves to reduce the number of predators. Additionally, most of the critics felt that a whopping amount of taxpayers’ money would be used for the course.

The damage of beaver dam had led to lack of cold water in the dams which led to the reduction of the aquatic fish in the Yellowstone park (Nelson, 32). Moreover, only one dam was left in the area, and with the reduced number of beavers, there would be no dams. Measures, therefore, have to be put in place to reduce the conflict that exists between man and animals. Proper management practices have to be implemented to help address or mitigate the conflict. This includes conservation education to communities on how to preserve the ecosystem. Moreover, there should be the introduction of heavy sanctions to poachers as such activities have an effect on the ecosystem. Such measures should be implemented to control the reintroduced wolves from straying into man habitat and interfering with the peaceful existence and livestock population.

The wolves cannot be exterminated because it plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. Its absence has been detrimental and had caused an imbalance in the ecosystem. The numbers can, however, be maintained so that the negative implication of the presence of is not felt. This is exemplified by a prey-predator relationship or the symbiotic relationship that exists between plants and animals. Secondly, the ecosystem defines the biodiversity of the organism. The species that exist are sustained by the ecosystem in terms of foods and others (Nelson, 32). It also helps in the self-sustenance of the organism. An ecosystem helps in the regulation of a climate that is through the respiration of forests, pollination of flowers by insects and trees prevention of erosion.