The Lesser Snow Goose is regarded as a pest in many parts of Canada. A group of farmers has approached you as a biologist to investigate the possibility of importing a hawk from Europe to act as a predator and decrease the number of these geese. Write an explanation to these farmers explaining why you feel this is a good solution or why it is not. Be sure to justify at least 2 reasons.

The Lesser Snow Goose is regarded as a pest in many parts of Canada. A group of farmers has approached you as a biologist to investigate the possibility of importing a hawk from Europe to act as a predator and decrease the number of these geese. Write an explanation to these farmers explaining why you feel this is a good solution or why it is not. Be sure to justify at least 2 reasons.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

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