Human Wildlife Conflicts to communities surrounding Mikumi National Parks in Tanzania: A case of selected villages

Mayengo, Gabriel; Bwagalilo, Fadhili; Kalumanga, V. E.

doi:10.22161/ijeab/2.4.40

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“…Tanzania's wildlife species are subjected to unprecedented pressures caused by numerous factors including human population growth, urbanization, climate change, poverty, habitat loss and poaching (see e.g., Kideghesho et al, 2020;Kimaro & Kisingo, 2017;Knapp, 2012;Loibooki et al, 2002). Hostile humanwildlife interactions and poor relations between conservation authorities and local communities present another challenge to conservation of wildlife (Kideghesho et al, 2007;Mayengo et al, 2017;Ntalwila et al, 2017). Efforts to address these challenges have been apparent -through strategies such as the establishment of wildlife protected areas, land use planning, continual support of research and monitoring activities, effective law enforcement, conservation education and benefit sharing with local communities (Kideghesho, 2020).…”

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“…In the absence of these schemes, victims of the conservation-induced costs respond through retaliatory and pre-emptive killing of the problem and dangerous wildlife species (Kissui, 2008; Lyamuya et al., 2014; Masenga et al., 2013). Unfortunately, the revenues to cater for these schemes are generated through tourism (Melita & Mendlinger, 2013; TANAPA, 2020), which is currently hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. This being the case, it is apparent that the ability for conservation agencies to cope with human-wildlife conflicts will be limited – a situation posing risks to wild animals and exacerbating poor relations between communities and wildlife authorities.…”

Section: Impacts and Risks Of Covid-19 On The Wildlife Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

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Will Tanzania’s Wildlife Sector Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Kideghesho

Kimaro

Mayengo

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Tropical Conservation Science

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The COVID-19 pandemic presents a potential threat to wildlife resources in Africa. In this review, using Tanzania as a case, we examine the impacts and risks that wildlife sectors in Africa are facing or are likely to face as a result of this pandemic. We recognize loss of revenues from tourism as a major impact that could negatively influence the management of wildlife species and habitats. Loss of tourism revenues reduces capacity of the conservation agencies to fund conservation operations and support the benefit sharing schemes. Furthermore, it undermines the efficacy of conservation to compete with alternative economic activities which are ecologically damaging. Increased unemployment and household poverty due to closure of businesses may exacerbate wildlife crime and unsustainable activities. Additionally, contributions from donor-funding organizations and development partners cannot be guaranteed as revenues may be diverted to support other sectors including health. In order to address and minimize the impacts and reduce the risks to the wildlife sector, the following policy measures are recommended: ensure adequate budget for conservation; develop a crisis management plan; reconsider protocols for conducting wildlife trade; develop a comprehensive tourism recovery plan; promote scientific studies focusing on zoonoses and adopt a One-Health Approach as a matter of urgency in dealing with COVID-19 and future pandemics.

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Section: Impacts and Risks Of Covid-19 On The Wildlife Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Impacts and Risks Of Covid-19 On The Wildlife Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Will Tanzania’s Wildlife Sector Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Kideghesho

Kimaro

Mayengo

et al. 2021

Tropical Conservation Science

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“…b) Assistance from wildlife managers: Community member particular pastoralist within the study area avoids killing carnivores while kill their cattle instead they seek assistance from wildlife managers. This prevents conflict due to the facts that pastoralist not allowed to kill wild animal [41]. c) Resettlement of the people living within 500 m from GRs boundary: Resettlement of the people living within 500 m from GR boundary was taken to reduce the conflict.…”

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Drivers of Conflict between Pastoralists and Wildlife Conservation Authority: A Case of Muhesi Game Reserve

Kiondo

Nachihangu

Mgumia

2019

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Conflict between pastoralist and wildlife in Tanzania becomes the issues of discussion by different stakeholders at different levels, this study state general objective that assesses the effects of conflict between pastoralist and wildlife conservation in Muhesi Game Reserve (MGR). Data collection methods included interview, documentary review, Focus Group Discussion (FGD)) and observations. A sample of 98 respondents was surveyed. Analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics (chi square) for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. The study revealed that, the main existing conflict was pastoralist-wildlife conservation conflict apart of other conflicts. Results further revealed that major causes of the conflict includes grazing cattle in game reserves, shortage of land for grazing, large number of cattle, low knowledge in relation to wildlife conservation and legal framework related to the management of wildlife. Study revealed that, conflict between pastoralist and wildlife conservation posed effects to the surrounding community, wildlife game reserve, pastoralists and wildlife managers. In community, it leads deterioration of relationship among the community members, wildlife managers and communities surrounding the villages. Pastoralist reported loss of their life also cattle through forfeitures and death. In game reserves, a mainly effect revealed was decrease of ecosystem functions. To address the conflict and its effects, conservation education and population controls are taken into account. However, there are challenges facing conflict management includes scarcity of resources, cultural barriers, corruption and political interest. Study concluded that pastoralist-wildlife conflicts exist and should not be ignored. The study recommends that, in order to manage the conflict and their effects; the Central Government in collaboration with relevant stakeholders should establish proper village land use plan which will accommodate different land users, also controlling immigrant of pastoralist.

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