The Wild Boar Dilemma
The story dives into the growing problem of wild boar overpopulation in urban areas,
with a particular emphasis on Jiyuan City, Henan Province.
The decrease of natural predators and the urbanisation of previously natural ecosystems
are blamed for the increase.
The wild boars pose a wide range of socio-economic and environmental problems for
human settlements, as they enter them in search of food.
These incursions have the potential to harm local ecosystems, crops, and even directly
endanger human safety. In response, farmers have adopted curbing measures
that are not exactly benign.
A diversified strategy is needed to address this issue. One, that includes
both short-term sustainable solutions and immediate mitigation measures.
