The Reintroduction of Yellowstone Wolves Through Clear Communication
Identify: When I was writing my previous white paper, I had trouble finding a case study. However, through the intervention of my other classes I was able to find a case study that fit perfectly. In Mammalogy, we talked about the extinction of Wolves from Yellowstone Park, and their reintroduction back into the ecosystem. This class provided an excellent case study for me to use to talk about my topic, expert intervention. I also chose to write about this case study because it allowed me to use the information that I was learning in other classes alongside information I already knew about the critical balance of ecosystem stability.
Explain: In my white paper, I took the stance that expert intervention necessary. I choose this side because when experts exercise their authority well through clear communication, the world benefits. Nonexperts and experts alike share the same information which allows both sides to take part in critical balances. This line of communication creates common goals in which both sides benefit from the same knowledge. The presence of clear communication builds trust between experts and nonexperts alike. When beliefs are challenged, built trust alleviates tense situations. The Yellowstone wolf extinction and reintroduction expresses the importance of lines of communication between experts and nonexperts. This case study allows common people to partake in critical issues. This clear line of communication allows non experts to feel a part of the decision. When the farmers of the area were challenged by the experts, the farmers were able to realize that the reintroduction of wolves into that area would be more beneficial to the ecosystem than not doing anything. Clear communication between those who have all the knowledge and those who may not understand lead to build trust and a communal effort to fix problems.
Question: Based on my case study, communication between both parties allowed for the ecosystem to become more fruitful. However, this is not the case with all studies. How can we learn from failed studies so that the most optimal outcome is achieved? How do we continue to seek solutions that benefit the most people? I believe that is a question we should all answer for ourselves but seek with each other.
