Human wildlife conflict in Africa: causes, consequences and management strategies
Conflicts between humans and wildlife have occurred since the dawn of humanity. In Africa, these conflicts have become more frequent and severe over recent decades as a result of human population growth, extension of transport routes and expansion of agricultural and industrial activities which together have led to increased human encroachment on previously wild and uninhabited areas. This publication was compiled to facilitate the coexistence of humans and wildlife and assist affected communities in applying best management practices. With a focus on large herbivores and carnivores such as elephants, lions, baboons and crocodiles, the book presents the issues, describes different methods of conflict management and outlines a three-step framework for decision-making. Three dozen text boxes support the concepts through concrete examples. The publication was developed through a writing workshop organized by FAO and the International Foundation for the Conservation of Wildlife (Fondation IGF) in January 2008. It will be of interest to villagers, farmers, wildlife practitioners, development workers and researchers, to local, regional and national authorities, and ultimately to anybody keen to learn more about the issue.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Rome (Italy) FAO
2009
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| Subjects: | WILDLIFE, POPULATION PRESSURE, NATURE CONSERVATION, RISK MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION, INDIGENOUS ORGANISMS, DAMAGE, CROP LOSSES, HEALTH HAZARDS, DEGAT, PERTE DE RECOLTE, DANGER POUR LA SANTE, FAUNE ET FLORE SAUVAGES, PRESSION DEMOGRAPHIQUE, CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE, GESTION DU RISQUE, ORGANISME INDIGENE, DANOS, PERDIDAS DE LA COSECHA, PELIGRO PARA LA SALUD, VIDA SILVESTRE, PRESION DEMOGRAFICA, CONSERVACION DE LA NATURALEZA, GESTION DE RIESGOS, EVALUACION, ORGANISMOS INDIGENAS, |
| Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/a-i1048e.pdf |
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