The impacts of tourism on two communities adjacent to the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Strickland-Munro, J.; Moore, Susan A.; Freitag, Stefanie

doi:10.1080/0376835x.2010.522829

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“…(Cock & Fig 2000, p. 24) SANP's statement demonstrates their intention to incorporate environmental justice into protected area development and biodiversity conservation in postapartheid South Africa, but on-the-ground change shows varying levels of success. A number of scholars (Strickland-Munro et al, 2010;Timko & Satterfield, 2008;Cock & Fig, 2000) have developed categories to evaluate the relationship between conservation and equity/justice in Kruger that I consulted in order to structure the arguments of this paper. The categories I use to address the role of environmental justice in relation to Kruger are (a) land ownership and resource use, (b) community participation in park management and decision-making, and (c) justly shared economic and socio-cultural benefits.…”

Section: Locating Environmental Racism/racialization In South Africa'mentioning

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“…However, there are mixed opinions expressed in the literature on whether Kruger has benefitted local communities. First, Strickland-Munro et al (2010) illustrate a sense of nepotism in direct hiring for Kruger because, "for example, the employment of locals is favoured for special events held within the Park and for contract works," but the same does not hold true for long-term, stable, consistently well-paid positions (p. 673). Similarly, Anthony (2007) …”

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“…Related to the broader issues of employment are the negative effects of tourism, which include economic dependency and local communities' unfulfilled expectations of financial benefit (Strickland-Munro et al, 2010). Dissatisfied perspectives reflect the fact that, although tourism has led to greater employment, the demand for work exceeds the supply (Strickland-Munro, 2010;West et al, 2006).…”

Section: Presents the Opinion Of Local Communities That Kruger Doesmentioning

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“…Dissatisfied perspectives reflect the fact that, although tourism has led to greater employment, the demand for work exceeds the supply (Strickland-Munro, 2010;West et al, 2006). Strickland-Munro et al (2010) examine the socioeconomic impacts of tourism at Kruger in two of the park's neighbouring communities to the west. In general, respondents felt the park was "for tourists, not for them" (Strickland-Munro et al, 2010 p. 672).…”

Section: Presents the Opinion Of Local Communities That Kruger Doesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, there was a range of sentiments. For example, Strickland-Munro et al (2010) found a correlation between direct and indirect employment and a "sense of ownership of the Park" (p. 672). One respondent stated, "I'm proud because I'm just close to the Kruger National Park which means it's also mine" (Strickland-Munro et al, 2010, p. 672).…”

Section: Presents the Opinion Of Local Communities That Kruger Doesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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We examined the decision‐making processes in transboundary conservation as found in two southern African case studies, the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, and the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area. Using systems thinking to approach the model of transfrontier natural resource governance and management provided insights at the landscape scale, particularly regarding the absence of a physical institution that can be evaluated and consequently improved. The overall objective of the research project was to consult with all layers of decision and policy makers involved in order to: synthesize the current state of knowledge, identify the range of potential incremental effects of management responses on natural and human systems, and determine the range of values that drive decision‐making processes. The methodology involved analyses of semi‐structured interviews with community members, park officials and managers at various levels, local government officials, national policymakers and NGOs involved in the TFCAs; and scrutiny of relevant policies and treaty documents. A value system framework was developed as a result, and each dimension received an aggregated score at country level. The findings particularly in the governance and decision making sphere were analysed using Capability Maturity Model theory and the NATO Network Enabling Capability model theory. The main recommendations suggest improving involvement in decision‐making processes from the grass‐roots or community level, developing communities of practice between the different countries and core protected areas, prioritizing policy harmonization, and establishing a physical TFCA unit with dedicated staff over longer periods of time than the current brief rotational cycle.

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The impacts of tourism on two communities adjacent to the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Abstract: This paper explores the socioeconomic impacts of tourism associated with

Cited by 29 publications

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