Wildlife Services 2011 Research Needs Assessment

edations, were projected to be major areas of concern during the next 5 years. Invasive species, specifically feral swine, were one of the most frequently identified areas where research is needed. Development of nonlethal control methods and economic asses sments were given a high priority. Many respondents wantedeconomic justification for their organization sor programs.Protection of aquaculture,property,andhuman safety,and development ofvaccines and repellents were more localized concerns. Predation on livestock (especially c attleand sheep) and big game, waterfowl, and upland birds was a much bigger concern in the Western Re