Leopold Report

The Leopold Report, published in 1963 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, was influential in shaping wildlife conservation, especially for large predators like wolves and bears. It argued that these predators played vital roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems and recommended their protection rather than eradication. The report emphasized that the presence of predators helped control prey populations and supported ecological balance. Its findings led to more conservation-minded policies, promoting the idea that preserving predators benefits overall environmental health rather than harming it. The Leopold Report remains a key document in wildlife management history.