Identification and analysis of areas prone to conflict with wild boar (Sus scrofa) in the vineyards of Malayer County, western Iran

•The aim of this study was to identify the conflict between wild boars and vineyards in one of its production centers in Iran with the help of species distribution models (SDMs). Attempts were made to study the areas that have potential for conflict, considering influential factors such as land use/land cover and landform, as well as the aspect of conflict niche‐breath separately. Then, according to the role of predator (like canis lupus), the appropriate plane was suggested. Boars with high reproduction, wide distribution, and adaptability have great potential to conflict with human interests. Malayer County, in Hamedan Province, is one of the economic hubs of grape production and related products in Iran. Considering that the county's economic growth is based on this horticultural product, this study was conducted to detect conflict-prone areas in different land use/cover (LULC) types and landforms. The ensemble model of attack risk was developed using single tree and regression models and 10 topographic, vegetation, and human variables. The significant difference between conflict/non-conflict points in the LULC and landform maps was checked using the Chi-square test. The results showed a significant difference in the occurrence of conflict in different LULC classes (P