scholarly journals Cape clawless otter conservation and a trout river in Zimbabwe: a case study

Oryx ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 276-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Butler
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
The Future

A community-based conservation scheme on the upper catchment of the Kairezi River, eastern Zimbabwe, has been based on financial returns from trout fishing. Despite consistent stocking, trout catches have been declining, which undermines the justification for conservation. Fishery managers believed that Cape clawless otters Aonyx capensis preyed on trout and competed with them for food. An analysis of otter and trout diets in 1993 indicated that this was not the case and the otter was not the cause of the lack of trout. The future of the scheme and the conservation of otters in the catchment are more likely to be threatened by poaching and uncontrolled agricultural activities.

Fostering Ethno-Territorial Autonomy: A Colombian Case Study of Community-based Conservation of Mangroves

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina García ◽  
Héctor Tavera-Escobar ◽  
Carlos Vieira ◽  
Carolina Rincón ◽  
Elmer Rentería
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation

scholarly journals Letting Wood Rot: A Case Study on Local Perceptions of Global Conservation Initiatives (Boumba, Niger)

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 40-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Müller ◽  
Iro Dan Guimbo
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Conservation Priorities ◽  
Local Conservation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Local Perceptions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Conservation Actions

Although there is a pressing need for conservation in Africa and a push for such actions to be directed by the community, there is still much conflict both in academia and on the ground regarding the success and methods of community-based conservation. Employing key-informant interviews, focus group discussions and participant observation, we look at how one community has perceived the conservation actions in their village, Boumba, Niger, and the neighbouring national park, Park-W. This study examines local perceptions of the goals, priorities and methods of conservation in Park-W and the Boumba region. We demonstrate that while participants expressed positive alignment with perceived conservation goals, they did not agree with conservation priorities and felt strongly against the methods.  Reframing conservation discourse in the terms of sustainable-use or adaptive management may serve to help translate much of the conservation ethic to local realities. We argue that for local conservation to be culturally sustainable, programmers of conservation must engage the community on their own terms, and recognize the value of local perceptions.

scholarly journals PARK-PEOPLE CONFLICT IN BANGLADESH: A CASE STUDY FROM CHUNATI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND DUDHPUKURIA-DHOPACHORI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 778-792
Author(s):  
Jime Roy ◽  
◽  
A.H.M. Raihan Sarker ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Conservation Program ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
The People ◽  
Straight Line

Conflict between people and wildlife is a foremost issue for conservation which is hard to solve when the wants of people collide in a straight line with the needs of endangered species like wild elephant. This study was carried out in the adjoining villages of two protected areas (PAs) of Chittagong region namely Dudupukuria-Dhopachori Wildlife Sanctuary (DDWS) and Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) to identify the attitude of the villagers to the PAs by measuring different received benefits and faced problems from those reserves, the interaction between human and wild elephants and the opinions of the villagers to the effectiveness of community based wildlife management. The data were collected through a quantitative household survey which includes a series of close ended, fixed response and simple questions. Crop depredation was identified as a major problem to the villagers and they received small amount of benefits for the conservation program through protected area which create negative attitude among them to the PAs. Though most of the people were willing to participate in community based conservation program, they didnot think that such kind of approach is effective to protect biodiversity in the PAs. The present study makes the recommendation to build positive attitude to the PAs, to minimize the conflict, helps in future planning programs and further research of this field.

The challenges of community-based conservation in developing countries—A case study from Lake Alaotra, Madagascar

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 100-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pina Lena Lammers ◽  
Torsten Richter ◽  
Maren Lux ◽  
Jonah Ratsimbazafy ◽  
Jasmin Mantilla-Contreras
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation

Community-based conservation in East Africa: a case study of Western Usambara Mountains, Tanzania

2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Melissa Elander ◽  
Augusta Blackstone ◽  
Chad Cleary ◽  
Heather Clogston ◽  
Michael Hallworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation

scholarly journals Conditions for Success in a Community Based Conservation Initiative: An Analysis of Triggering Moments and Catalytic Elements in Nuha

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Nurhady Sirimorok ◽  
Eko Rusdianto
Keyword(s):  
Grey Literature ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Community Based ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Windows Of Opportunity ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Local Ngo ◽  
Depth Interviews

What accounts for a successful community-based conservation (CBC) initiative? A bulk of studies has answered the question by identifying the principles as well as underlying relations that make up successful cases. However, rarely do they extend to examine the basic elements (or ingredients) that contribute to a successful case. Using the analytic framing of triggering moments and catalytic elements, this study describes the key factors that contributed to ongoing successes in achieving the outputs and goals of CBC. A recent CBC project in the Lake Malili Complex of South Sulawesi is examined as a case study to test the framework. The CBC initiative was carried out by a local NGO and university. The case village (Nuha) is chosen for its ability to continue implementing programmatic objectives according to project reports. In-depth interviews, a close review of grey literature about the project, as well as field observations in Nuha and surrounding villages provide the data that forms the basis of the analysis about the factors contributing to Nuha success. Findings show that the framework of triggering moments and catalytic elements can help to show the key factors of crises and windows of opportunity that contribute strongly to stimulating community responses to a CBC initiative. Furthermore, although not all catalytic elements were present, certain identified factors – participation, commitment of key actors, funding, capacity building, partnership with supportive organizations and governments, and leadership – were strong enough to stimulate effective implementation of the CBC initiative. Nevertheless, the analytic framework of triggering moments and catalytic elements is less capable of provide the context for why the catalytic elements were present prior to the introduction of the CBC initiative.

Community-based conservation in East Africa: a case study of Ndarakwai ranch, Tanzania

2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Melissa Elander ◽  
Augusta Blackstone ◽  
Chad Cleary ◽  
Heather Clogston ◽  
Michael Hallworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Conservation

scholarly journals The place of community values within community-based conservation: The case of Driftsands Nature Reserve, Cape Town

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (40) ◽  
pp. 101-112
Author(s):  
Shelley Kotze
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Values ◽  
Community Based Conservation ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

AbstractContemporary approaches to biodiversity conservation within South Africa depart from community-based initiatives which seek to combine biodiversity conservation with socio-economic development. This paper employs a grounded theory approach to discuss the values of local communities and the management body (CapeNature), with regards to Driftsands Nature Reserve, Cape Town, by way of exploring the ways in which community-based conservation is being achieved within this case study. The findings conclude that the support and environmental education provided by CapeNature is going some way to addressing the needs of community-based conservation. Although the geographical location and demographics of the area produce a number of challenges for this approach, this research outlines the pathways for these challenges to be turned into benefits through even greater involvement with community-based conservation.

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