What is the main objective of an Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Program?

• A. To reduce the risk of wildlife strikes to aircraft.
• B. To relocate all wildlife from the airport.
• C. To create wildlife habitats for tourism.
• D. To study wildlife behavior without any intervention.

Answer: (A)

The main objective is to reduce the risk of wildlife strikes to aircraft. A Wildlife Hazard Management Program focuses on proactive safety by monitoring wildlife activity on and around the field, modifying habitats and environments to make them less attractive to animals, using deterrents and exclusion methods, and coordinating responsive actions when hazards are detected. All of these steps aim to prevent collisions and damage to aircraft, rather than trying to remove every animal, create tourism-friendly habitats, or study wildlife without applying safety measures.