Other wildlife biologists investigate the impact of land use on wildlife habitats. Many biologists specializing in this area conduct workshops and seminars about land use that is compatible with wildlife. The effects of current land use on water, vegetation, and wildlife populations are investigated by wildlife biologists. Pollutants like acid rain, pesticides, and sewage are monitored to determine their effects on the ecological system of the area. Wildlife biologists can make proposals for protecting ecological systems and recommend measures to compensate for impacts of land use on wildlife populations and habitat.
Some wildlife biologists help make and implement laws and regulations for protecting wildlife.
They can make recommendations to legislative committees regarding hunting and trapping regulations and encourage land use planning and zoning that is compatible with wildlife. Game wardens and conservation officers will work with wildlife biologists to ensure that hunting harvests are within legal limits. Wildlife biologists concentrating in this area can set policies and modify regulations to help landowners manage overabundant wildlife species. Researchers study situations similar to wildlife biologist, but report them in scientific journals or in papers delivered at conferences. They prepare grants and contracts to secure funding for research programs and may supervise students and technicians in field research.