Examples Of Reintroduction Of Wolves In Scotland

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to critically evaluate the proposed reintroduction of wolves to Scotland and how this can be regarded as a wicked problem. Specific examples will be used to explain how the different attributes of complex problems can be seen in this context decision making and critically evaluate the extent to which structured decision making could be used to address this wicked problem.

Introduction

This essay will evaluate controversies about reintroduction of wolves to Scotland and how it can be conceptualised as a wicked problem (Ritchey, 2005, p.5), a variety of examples will be demonstrated to explain how different attributes of wicked problem can be observed within this decision making context. An evaluation

One important aspects of the restoration of the ecosystem is the reintroduction of organisms that are locally extinct (D. Manning et al, 2008). The first proposal for the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands was in the 1960s, at that time the majority of the proposals were unfounded and without scientific credibility .Currently the (Scottish Natural Heritage) which is the government organization responsible for wildlife and habitats in Scotland , have no plans to consider reintroduction of wolves (The Wolves and Humans Foundation). Problems with complex social economic or organizational Interactions and cannot be solved fully are considered as a wicked problem (Lucky, 2009), therefore reintroduction of wolves to Scotland could be considered as a challenge and when it comes to challenges wicked problems are the most difficult (Nixon, 2012). In previous years many researches had multiple views points to characterized wicked problems (Rittel & Webber (1973), Ritchey (2005), Robert Horn (1980), Jeff Conklin (2000), Roberts (1997, 2000, and

The controversies of reintroduction of wolves is a stopping rule because there is no definitive statement of the problem , Ritchey (2005) found that wicked problems do not have a described set of potential solutions , the problems solvers have no right or wrong because each solution has an unpredicted and irretrievable consequences. In order to reintroduce wolves to Scotland first of it is necessary secure a safe and viable futures for wolves, Ritchey (2005) argues that every wicked problem is an indication of another wicked problem, seeing that before reintroduction wolves to Scotland several measures must be implemented such as interventions authorities and legal protection and this could result in another wicked problem (European