This paper reports the results of our research, conducted from June to August 2004, on the
community-based conservation project in Mahenye, Zimbabwe. Previous studies have …

Successfully analyzing and managing trade-offs between community welfare and wildlife
conservation are complex tasks that require a multidisciplinary approach and consideration …

The “Great Contraction”, a term used by Flores (1996) to describe the destruction of bison in
North America, has been chronicled by numerous authors (Dary 1974; Isenberg 2000; …

Abstract Background In Uganda, nearly 1.4 million people are currently food insecure, with
the prevalence of food energy deficiency at the country level standing at 37%. Local farmers …

Rural African communities are largely characterised by high levels of unemployment and
poverty, low skills levels and a heavy reliance on natural resources. Increasing populations …

Local communities' perceptions of protected areas are important determinants of the
success of conservation efforts in Southern Africa, as these perceptions affect people's …

Illegal hunting of wildlife is a major issue in today's society, particularly in tropical
ecosystems. In this study, a total of 114 local residents from eight villages located in four …

Range expansion by large carnivores in semi-agricultural landscapes represents a serious
challenge for managing human-carnivore conflicts. By focusing on an area of recent re …

ABSTRACT Game Management Areas in Zambia aim to combine nature conservation with
economic empowerment of rural households. This study determines the impact of …

This paper formulates a bio-economic model to analyze community incentives for wildlife
management under benefit-sharing programs like the Communal Areas Management …