ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book was intentionally curated to help fill a lacuna in the knowledge base. It discusses inclusion, power, governance, and more; these considerations are relevant to the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of wildlife trafficking programs and policies. The book helps prove that clear research opportunities remain for new bridges to be formed across knowledge–action boundaries, and that multiple approaches exist to theoretically underlie such research. Wildlife trade—legal and illegal—provides substantial benefits to humanity; harvested wild animals and plants are sought for food, medicine, ornaments, fuel, construction materials, and various other purposes linked to utility, recreation, and culture. Wildlife trafficking is a socio-environmental problem with far-reaching implications for biodiversity conservation and livelihood preservation. The roles of women in wildlife trafficking should no longer be understudied by scientists or underconsidered by practitioners.
