Awareness and involvement of local communities adjacent Kihansi catchment in conservation of the re-introduced Kihansi spray toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis)

Sigala, Atuhombye; Ngongolo, Kelvin; Mmbaga, Naza

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01861

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“…Furthermore, a study from Tanzania's Magombera forest reserve found that alternative livelihood and conservation education motivated local communities to participate in forest restoration and conservation 10 . Other Tanzanian studies have found similar effects of conservation education and awareness on biodiversity conservation 9 , 27 .…”

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“…Forests provide socio-economic benefits to local communities adjacent to them 7 , 8 . Likewise, the afforested areas are anticipated to provide benefits to local communities who are surrounding the area where afforestation is taking place 9 – 12 . The benefits from the forest can be provided by wildland fruits, firewood, medicinal herbs, habitat for endangered species, income generation and employment 9 , 13 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Likewise, the afforested areas are anticipated to provide benefits to local communities who are surrounding the area where afforestation is taking place 9 – 12 . The benefits from the forest can be provided by wildland fruits, firewood, medicinal herbs, habitat for endangered species, income generation and employment 9 , 13 . Also, trees from forests help reduce air pollution, fight the atmospheric greenhouse effect, conserve water and reduce soil erosion, save energy, modify the local climate, increase economic stability, reduce noise pollution, create wildlife and plant diversity, and increase property values 14 .…”

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Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Ngongolo

Kilonzo

2022

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Afforestation is providing the remedy for deforestation, which is among the greatest challenges of biodiversity conservation in Tanzania. Efforts for afforestation are taking place in Dodoma, which are anticipated to have social and ecological positive effects. This study provides information on the perception of local communities towards afforestation and how afforestation can harbor other wildlife species like lizards. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from respondents who were chosen at random in the afforestation area. Pitfalls and direct observation under constrained time intervals were used to sample lizards in two categories of vegetation (afforested and non-afforested areas; n = 1040 samples). Awareness of afforestation was significantly affected by age group (P < 0.005) and nature of course taking. In this case, those who studied natural courses like biology, forest, and aquatic science were more aware of afforestation and they had a likelihood of being involved in afforestation programs (P < 0.05). Eight species of lizards were identified in the study area where seven species were found in afforested areas while three were found in non-afforested areas, where Agama lionotus was the dominant species. The diversity of lizards was higher in afforested areas (Shannon Weiner index H = 1.37) than in non-afforested areas (Shannon Weiner index H = 0.99). More afforestation program awareness and conservation education are required to ensure the sustainability of afforestation efforts in Dodoma. Afforestation showed a significant contribution to the conservation of lizards. Lizards can be used as good indicator species to understand and monitor the success of afforestation.

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Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Ngongolo

Kilonzo

2022

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“…The information captured through the questionnaire was as follows: awareness of respondents regarding land‐use types of KC and adjacent areas in relation to KST conservation within the range of 1995–2021. In addition, the socio‐economic activities of local communities and the trends of different land‐use types over the past 25 years were captured (Sigala et al, 2021). Reasons that could promote changes in land use and cover were addressed in the questionnaire survey.…”

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Effects of land‐use changes on the conservation of re‐introduced toads, Nectophrynoides asperginis

2023

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Land‐use and land‐cover changes (LULCC) are a global threat to biodiversity conservation including endemic species such as Kihansi spray toads (KST). This study assessed the LULCC of the Kihansi catchment (KC), a potential habitat for the KST and its adjacent areas. Remote sensing (RS) and geographical information systems (GIS) through Landsat imagery and ground truthing were used to classify and monitor LULCC for 25 years, from 1995 to 2020. In addition, the questionnaire survey assesses the opinion of local communities on LULCC forms in the study area. Settlements and agricultural land increased by 26.23% and 3.7%, respectively, while forested land decreased by a rate of 10%–20% per year due to the human population increase. According to this study, land use has changed substantially because of agriculture and habitation. Proper land‐use planning is required in this scenario to ensure the long‐term protection of the reintroduced KST while also enhancing the livelihoods of nearby residents.

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Drivers of land use changes and impacts on human-hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) interactions in villages adjacent to Lake Babati, Tanzania

Mmbaga

2023

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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) are victims of land use changes (LUC) due to their semi-aquatic nature. Although human–hippopotamus interactions (HHI) are known to exist in the area surrounding Lake Babati, nothing is known about the LUC in relation to the interactions. The study aimed at assessing the trend of LUC in the last 20 years in relation to time of establishing new settlement and farming seasons in relation to HHI, respondents’ perceptions of HHI, and mitigation measures used by local people against Hippos adjacent Lake Babati. Remote sensing and GIS techniques, questionnaires and focused group discussions were used to assess human perceptions regarding trends of the LUC in the study area. LUC was monitored by using landsat images from the years 1999 and 2019. The findings indicate an increase in settlement while water, agroforestry, and seasonal agricultural lands were decreasing. The time respondents stayed in the village, farm size, and respondents’ perception of HHI trends were observed to vary with the distance from the lake. The presence of LUC on adjacent Lake Babati jeopardized the ecological integrity of Hippos’ habitat and increased tension and overlap between hippos’ and human needs. The findings provide a baseline for managing HHI and recommend proper land use planning that prioritizes the use of alternative crops like fruit trees especially within 3 km from the lake. Human population and settlement expansion patterns should also be monitored in areas closer to the lake for sustaining wildlife conservation and livelihood development in Lake Babati and surrounding areas.

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Awareness and involvement of local communities adjacent Kihansi catchment in conservation of the re-introduced Kihansi spray toads (Nectophrynoides asperginis)

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Communities' awareness of afforestation and its contribution to the conservation of lizards in Dodoma, Tanzania

Effects of land‐use changes on the conservation of re‐introduced toads, Nectophrynoides asperginis

Drivers of land use changes and impacts on human-hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) interactions in villages adjacent to Lake Babati, Tanzania

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