Developing a Curriculum for the Nuisance Wildlife Control Industry in New York
| dc.contributor.author | Curtis, Paul | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shultz, Jill | |
| dc.contributor.author | Braband, Lynn | |
| dc.contributor.author | Batcheller, Gordon | |
| dc.contributor.author | Berchielli, Louis | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-11-29T03:27:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-11-29T03:27:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The nuisance wildlife control industry continues to expand in New York State. Each year during the past 5 years, approximately 1,200-1,400 private Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCOs) were given authority to handle wildlife conflicts by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). These NWCOs were required to complete a trapper education course, and a personal interview or exam prior to obtaining a permit. The education and experience requirements for NWCOs varied by region in New York. The goals of this project were to: (1) develop a core curriculum for individuals who desired to handle nuisance wildlife and charge a fee for service, (2) standardize license requirements across the state, (3) enhance professionalism and training of individuals involved in the NWCO industry, and (4) develop a test bank of questions for administration of an examination. Existing educational programs from throughout the United States were reviewed for content and suitability in New York State. A core educational manual was developed by staff with Cornell University and a DEC review team. The curriculum will be piloted during 2003 in conjunction with legislative changes that mandate training for NWCOs in New York State. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1813/44921 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | New York State IPM Program | |
| dc.subject | Community IPM | |
| dc.subject | Communication | |
| dc.subject | Buildings | |
| dc.subject | Homes | |
| dc.subject | Schools | |
| dc.title | Developing a Curriculum for the Nuisance Wildlife Control Industry in New York | |
| dc.type | report |
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