Conferences
International Conferences
Invited Presentations
2018
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and E.C. Rubino “Private Landowners’ Willingness to Engage in Legal Trade in Rhino Horn in South Africa.” Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Windhoek, Namibia, January 8 – 11, 2018.
Also presented to the Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, November 19, 2018.
Selected Presentations
2023
Shapiro, H.R (Presenter), M.G. Ruder, G. D’Angelo, M.T. Kohl, and E.F. Pienaar “'Understanding Agency Response to and Hunters’ Perceptions of RHDV2” 71st Annual International Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association, Athens, Georgia, 29 July - 4 August 2023.
Casola, W. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar and E.V. Camp "Are ecosystem services in the eye of the beholder? Awareness, concern, and preferences for oyster ecosystem services in Florida." The International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) Conference, Portland, Maine, June 11-15, 2023.
2022
Pienaar, E.F., H. Shapiro (Presenter) and M.T. Kohl "Government response to RHDV2 at the wildlife-domestic animal interface in the United States." World Lagomorph Conference, Montpellier, France, 4-8 July, 2022.
Shapiro, H. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Falconer support for interventions to mitigate the spread of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) across the United States." World Lagomorph Conference, Montpellier, France, 4-8 July, 2022.
Ruder, M.G., H. Shapiro (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Understanding U.S. Rabbit Owners' Willingness to Engage in Biosecurity Measures to Prevent Transmission of RHDV2." World Lagomorph Conference, Montpellier, France, 4-8 July, 2022.
2016
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and E.C. Rubino “How Does Game Ranching in South Africa Contribute to Sustainable Use?” Tourism Naturally Conference, Alghero, Italy, October 2-5, 2016.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), Kreye, M.M., J.R. Soto and D.C. Adams “Creating Voluntary Payment Programs: Effective Program Design and Ranchers’ Willingness to Conserve Florida Panther Habitat.” 9th International Wildlife Ranching Symposium, Windhoek, Namibia, September 12–16, 2016.
2014
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and M.M. Kreye “Protecting the Florida Panther and Panther Habitat on Private Lands: Conflicts and Management.” 8th International Congress for Wildlife and Livelihoods on Private and Communal Lands, Estes Park, Colorado, September 7–12, 2014.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), D. Telesco and S. Barrett “Understanding People’s Willingness to Implement Measures to Manage Human-Bear Conflict in Florida.” 8th International Congress for Wildlife and Livelihoods on Private and Communal Lands, Estes Park, Colorado, September 7–12, 2014.
National Conferences
Invited Presentations
2021
Shapiro, H. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, M.G. Ruder, M. Kohl and G. D’Angelo “Understanding Agency Response to and Stakeholder Perceptions of RHDV2” 125th Annual Meeting of the United States Animal Health Association, Virtual, October 13, 2021.
Shapiro, H. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, M.G. Ruder, M. Kohl and G. D’Angelo “Understanding Agency Response to and Stakeholder Perceptions of RHDV2.” 111th Annual Meeting for the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Virtual, September 8-10, 2021.
Selected Presentations
2023
Heid, T. (Presenter), M. Gonzalez and E.F. Pienaar "Expert Perspectives on the Exotic Cat Trade in the United States." Pathways 2023: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, May 31 – June 3, 2023.
Nimlos, N.M. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Does the Public Value Ecosystem Services Secured by Private Bobwhite Properties in the Southeastern United States?" Pathways 2023: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, May 31 – June 3, 2023.
Pratt, E.N. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "State Agency and Invasion Ecologists' Perceptions of the Risks and Regulation of the Exotic Pet Trade." Pathways 2023: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, May 31 – June 3, 2023.
Puri, M., E.F. Pienaar (Presenter), K. Johannsen and K.O. Goode "Public Attitudes Towards Urban Wildlife in Metro-Atlanta." Pathways 2023: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, May 31 – June 3, 2023.
Shapiro, H.G., M.G. Ruder, G.J. D'Angelo and E.F. Pienaar (Presenter) "Hunters’ Willingness to Adopt and Support Biosecurity Actions to Prevent the Spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease." Pathways 2023: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Fort Collins, Colorado, May 31 – June 3, 2023.
2022
Caslow, D.A. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar and M. Puri "Different Shades of Green: Gentrification, Greenspace and Urban Wildlife in Metropolitan Atlanta." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
Nimlos, N.M. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Landowner Preferences for Northern Bobwhite Quail Management on Private Lands." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and H. Shapiro "Understanding Stakeholder Perspectives on Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Management." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
Pratt, E.N. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Inconsistencies in Management of the Pet Trade in the United States." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
Puri, M. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, K.K. Karanth and B.A. Loiselle "Food for thought - Examining farmers’ willingness to engage in conservation stewardship around a protected area in central India." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
Shapiro, H., E.F. Pienaar (Presenter), G. D'Angelo, M.T. Kohl and M.G. Ruder "'Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Management Across the U.S." Pathways 2022: Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Bremerton, Washington, May 1-5, 2022.
2021
Nimlos, N.M. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Landowner Preferences for Northern Bobwhite Quail Management on Private Lands." The Wildlife Society’s 28th Annual Conference, Virtual, November 1-5, 2021.
Shapiro, H. (Presenter), E.F Pienaar, G. D'Angelo, M.T. Kohl, M.G. Ruder "Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Key Stakeholder Perspectives on Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Management" The Wildlife Society’s 28th Annual Conference, Virtual, November 1-5, 2021.
2020
North, B.W. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar "Preferences of Private Forest Landowners and Hunters for Biomass Production in the Southeastern United States." Society of American Foresters National Convention, October 30, 2020.
Steele, Z.T. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Looks Do Matter: Investigating Florida Residents’ Support for Invasive Species Management Actions across Different Case Study Species.” Conservation Education & Outreach Virtual Conference (Partnerships for Urban Conservation Programs), The Wildlife Society, August 12, 2020.
2019
Episcopio-Sturgeon, D.J. and E.F. Pienaar (Presenter) “Managing Disease Risks Associated with the Herpetological Trade: What Does the Public Want?” American Fisheries Society & The Wildlife Society 2019 Joint Conference. Reno, Nevada, September 29 – October 3, 2019.
Louw, A.J., E.F. Pienaar (Presenter) and A. Shrader “Protecting the Endangered Oribi on Private Farmlands in South Africa.” American Fisheries Society & The Wildlife Society 2019 Joint Conference. Reno, Nevada, September 29 – October 3, 2019.
Caltabellotta, F.P. (Presenter), Z.A. Siders, E.V. Camp, E.F. Pienaar, K. Lorenzen, and R.N.M. Ahrens “A Stakeholder Engagement Tool to Explore Recreational Management Strategies for Red Snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.” 149th American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, September 29 – October 3, 2019.
Louw, A.J., E.F. Pienaar (Presenter) and A. Shrader (2019) “Protecting the Endangered Oribi on Private Farmlands.” Pathways – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference. Estes Park, Colorado, September 22-26, 2019.
Episcopio-Sturgeon, D.J. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Support for Managing the Pet Trade Invasion Risk.” Pathways – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Estes Park, Colorado, September 22-26, 2019.
Episcopio-Sturgeon, D.J. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Managing Disease Risks Associated with the Herpetological Trade: What Does the Public Want?” Pathways – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Estes Park, Colorado, September 22-26, 2019.
Lutter, S. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar and A. Wilcox “Longitudinal Trends in the Florida Private Landowner Survey.” Pathways – Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Estes Park, Colorado, September 22 – 26, 2019.
2018
Stainback, G.A. (Presenter), J. Lai, E.F. Pienaar, C. Vorseth, D.C. Adams and M. Bhat “Ecosystem Service Valuation and the Benefits of Everglades Restoration.” A Community of Ecosystem Services (ACES) Annual Conference, Washington DC, December 3 – 6, 2018.
Soto, J.R. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, J. Lai and D.C. Adams “Recreation and Conservation Values of Florida Coastal Systems: An Application of Multi-Profile Best Worst Choice.” A Community of Ecosystem Services (ACES) Annual Conference, Washington DC, December 3 – 6, 2018.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) “Florida Residents’ Tolerance for the Florida Panther and Their Preferences for Panther Conservation Programs.” Symposium: From Human Dimensions to Education and Outreach and Back Again: Integrating the Conservation Story, The Wildlife Society (TWS) 25th Annual Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, October 7 – 11, 2018.
2017
Rubino, E.C. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Understanding South African Landowners’ Decisions to Manage Rhinos.” Pathways - Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Estes Park, Colorado, September 17-20, 2017.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and P.D. Rodgers “Understanding Exurban Residents’ Tolerance for the Florida Panther”. Pathways - Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Estes Park, Colorado, September 17 – 20, 2017.
2014
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and M.M. Kreye “Protecting the Florida Panther and Panther Habitat on Private Lands: Designing Incentives for Heterogeneous Landowners”. Pathways - Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Estes Park, Colorado, October 5 – 9, 2014.
2013
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) “Integrating Social Sciences into Management of the Florida Panther”. 2013 Triennial National Wildlife & Fisheries Extension Specialists Conference, Haines City, Florida, April 8 – 11, 2013.
Regional Conferences
Invited Presentations
2021
Shapiro, H. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, M.G. Ruder, M.T. Kohl, and G. D’Angelo “Rabbit hemorrhagic disease: Engaging with diverse stakeholder groups in collaborative management solutions to prevent the spread of a novel animal disease.” Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Annual Conference, Roanoke, Virginia, October 17 – 20, 2021.
Shapiro, H. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar, M.G. Ruder, G. D’Angelo and M.T. Kohl “RHDV2 Management Across the U.S.” Southeast Wildlife Health Technical Group Meeting, Athens, Georgia, June 14, 2021.
Selected Presentations
2020
North, B.W. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Does Biomass Production for Bioenergy Complement Private Forestland Owners’ Management Objectives and Recreational Hunting?” Southeastern Society of American Foresters (SESAF) Annual Meeting, Panama Beach, Florida, February 23 – 25, 2020.
Awarded best student poster.
2016
Pienaar, E.F., D. Telesco and S. Barrett (Presenter) “Understanding People’s Willingness to Implement Measures to Manage Human-Bear Conflict in Florida”. Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 16 – 19, 2016.
2015
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and M. M. Kreye “Incentives for Land Stewardship: Managing the Florida Panther and Wildlife Habitat on Ranchlands.” 85th Annual Meeting of the Southern Economic Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 21 – 23, 2015.
State Conferences
Invited Presentations
2015
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) “Applying Economics to Marine Mammal Conservation.” Fifth Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference, Gainesville, Florida, June 2 – 4, 2015.
Cerezo, A. (Panel Member), J.W. Lloyd (Panel Member), E.F. Pienaar (Panel Member), K. Tripp (Panel Member) and L. Williams (Panel Member) “Panel: Linking Priorities and Partners for Ecosystem Conservation.” Fifth Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference, Gainesville, Florida, June 2 – 4, 2015.
Selected Presentations
2018
Sullivan, J. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar (Presenter), R. Boughton and C. Demers “Protecting Agriculture for Future Generations through Conservation Easements.” Florida Association of County Agriculture Agents (FACAA) Mid-year Meeting and Professional Development Conference, Live Oak, Florida, April 3 – 4, 2018.
Note: This information was also presented as a poster.
Anderson, K.C. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Florida Residents’ Tolerance for Coyotes and Preferred Management Strategies.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2018 Spring Meeting, Crystal River, Florida, April 11 – 13, 2018.
Episcopio, D.J. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Understanding Stakeholders’ and Public Preferences for Non-native Pet Trade Management in Florida.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2018 Spring Meeting, Crystal River, Florida, April 11 – 13, 2018.
Rodgers, P.D. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Tolerance for the Florida Panther in Exurban Southwest Florida.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2018 Spring Meeting, Crystal River, Florida, April 11 – 13, 2018.
2016
Davis J. (Presenter), B. Moffis, R. Boughton, J. Daniels, C. Demers, S. Enloe, J. Hill, S. Johnson, M. Orlando, E.F. Pienaar, D. Westervelt, A. Clothier, R. Stout, W. Lester “Creating a Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational Program for Florida Master Naturalists and Florida Master Gardeners.” Extension Professionals Association of Florida (EPAF) 2016 Professional Improvement & Administrative Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, September 27 - 28, 2016.
Rodgers, P.D. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “The Neighbor Ate Our Dog: Understanding Human-Panther Interactions in Exurban South-West Florida.” 11th Annual Conference of the Florida Society of the Social Sciences (Pushing Boundaries: Extending Reach and Amplifying Voice in Social Science Research), Gainesville, Florida, March 19, 2016.
Rodgers, P.D. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Panther Acceptance Capacity: Measuring Human Tolerance for Living with Florida Panthers.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2016 Spring Meeting, Gainesville, Florida, April 13 – 15, 2016.
2015
Kreye, M.M. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “The Role of Community Identity in Cattlemen Response to Florida Panther Recovery Efforts.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2015 Spring Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida, March 31 – April 2, 2015.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) and M.M. Kreye “Cattlemen Preferences for Payment Programs to Protect Habitat for the Florida Panther on Private Ranchlands.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society 2015 Spring Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida, March 31 – April 2, 2015.
2014
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), D. Telesco and S. Barrett “Understanding People’s Willingness to Implement Measures to Manage Human-Bear Conflict in Florida.” Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society Spring Conference, Safety Harbor, Florida, April 28 – May 1, 2014.
Local Conferences
Invited Presentations
2020
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), A.J. Louw and A. Shrader “Protecting the Endangered Oribi on Private Farmlands in South Africa” The Natural Resource Management in Africa Working Group, Gainesville, Florida, February 20, 2020.
2018
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), C.M. Romagosa and D.J. Episcopio “Invasion and Disease Risks Associated with the Trade in Non-Native Amphibians and Reptiles.” Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational (W.I.S.E.) Workshop, Bushnell, Florida, May 23-25, 2018.
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter), C.M. Romagosa and T.B. Waltzek “Demand-Side Management Interventions to Prevent the Trade in Non-Native and Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians, and Associated Disease Transmission.” UF/IFAS Advancing Interdisciplinary Invasion Science at the University of Florida: Current Strengths and Emerging Opportunities Strategizing Workshop, Gainesville, Florida, February 20-22, 2018.
2016
Pienaar, E.F. (Presenter) “The Florida Panther.” Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational (W.I.S.E.) Workshop, Bushnell, Florida, February 17-19, 2016.
Selected Presentations
2022
Puri, M. (Presenter), E.F. Pienaar and B.A. Loiselle “An Integrated Approach to Prioritize Restoration for Carnivore Conservation in Shared Landscapes.” Integrative Conservation Conference, Athens, Georgia, February 2-5, 2022.
2019
Episcopio-Sturgeon, D.J. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Managing the Potential Invasion Risk of the Non-Native Pet Trade in Florida.” Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Meeting, Gainesville, FL, February 20-21, 2019.
North, B.W. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Understanding Private Forest Landowner and Hunter Motivations and Preferences for Forest Biomass Production for Bioenergy.” Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s Annual Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, FL, April 24, 2019.
Glass, A.D. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar (2019) “Interpretations of Technical Wildlife Management Terminology.” Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s Annual Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, FL, April 24, 2019.
Steele, Z.T. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar (2019) “Support for Actions to Mitigate Species Invasions in Florida.” Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s Annual Coordinating Committee Meeting, Gainesville, FL, April 24, 2019.
2018
Kennedy, K.A. (Presenter), J.H. Lai, D.C. Adams, J.R. Soto, and E.F. Pienaar “Palm Beach County Ecosystem Valuation Survey: Implications for Policy Decisions Regarding the Natural Areas Program.” University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium, Gainesville, Florida, March 22, 2018.
2016
Noel, E.T. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “Willingness to Secure Anthropogenic Food Sources from Florida Black Bears (Ursus Americanus Floridanus).” 5th Annual South Florida Graduate Research Symposium, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, Florida, July 27, 2016.
Rodgers, P.D. (Presenter) and E.F. Pienaar “People and Panthers in the Golden Gate Estates: Determining Human Tolerance for Florida Panthers (Puma concolor coryi) in Residential Settings.” 5th Annual South Florida Graduate Research Symposium, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, Florida, July 27, 2016.