Wildlife’s density in agricultural areas of Tuscany has increased considerably during the 2000s and at the present,
the conditions of equilibrium and ecological sustainability are strongly altered. To have an idea of the extension of
the problem, the most recent data from Region of Tuscany (2012) indicates a total indemnity of € 1,596,360 for
dealing with damage caused by wildlife animals in 2010, and this figure is increasing (+16% since 2005). A survey
conducted with personnel of agriculture and hunting activities allowed us to know what remedies to apply for
solving a complex problem that at least until now has remained unresolved.
The survey was conducted by means of questionnaires consisting of eight questions (table 1), which permit
assessment of the complexity of the problem and verification of potential solutions. The structure of the
questionnaire and responses accorded by those interviewed are summarized in Tables 1 and 2. The questionnaire
was administered with the cooperation of the students of the Agriculture School, University of Florence.