Bavin, D. et al. (2023) Stakeholder perspectives of the prospect of lynx (Lynx lynx) reintroduction in Scotland.

Conservation translocations, particular of large predators, are complex and challenging but are frequently used to tackle biodiversity decline. We used Q-Methodology to explore stakeholder perspectives on the reintroduction of Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) to Scotland. We provide a foundation for future dialogue between stakeholders over the prospective reintroduction of the lynx to Scotland and recommend a stakeholder-focused participatory process as the next step. Our findings have wider relevance for wildlife reintroductions, species recovery and conservation conflicts elsewhere.