Japanese wild boars head north: Snow depth decrease, wildlife conflict, and structural changes in agriculture
利用农场层面面板数据，研究发现因雪深减少导致野猪栖息地扩张，增加了野猪对农田的侵扰，进而导致农场退出和规模缩减，阻碍了农业结构变化。
Abstract Human–wildlife conflicts, specifically the damage caused to crops and livestock, pose a significant challenge that affects agriculture. Climate change has exacerbated this issue by altering the distribution and behavior of wildlife. This study examines how farmers respond to the increasing encroachment of Japanese wild boars on farmlands, using panel data at the farm level. The study exploits the expansion of wild boar habitats owing to reduced snow depth. The results show that the presence of wild boars leads to farm exits. In addition, we observe a negative effect on farm size. These effects are driven by an increase in abandoned farmland and a decrease in rented‐in farmland. The findings suggest that human–wildlife conflicts hinder structural changes in agriculture.