Essays about: "Human-Wildlife Conflicts"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words Human-Wildlife Conflicts.

1. 21. Perspectives of the human wildlife conflict situation from the standpoint of environmental justice : a case study of Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Nyashadzashe Marecha; [2017]
   Keywords : environmental justice; human wildlife conflicts; wildlife;

   Abstract : Human wildlife conflicts in Zimbabwe have escalated due to human population growth which results in the expansion of settlements in areas close to national parks causing an overlap thereby causing clashes between humans and wildlife. Human wildlife conflicts are still a major problem in the country, mostly affecting people who rely on subsistence farming and livestock rearing. READ MORE

3. 22. Movement patterns of common cranes at European stopover sites

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Elin Larsson; [2016]
   Keywords : migration; Grus grus; movement patterns; stopover; activity area; flight distance; management; human-wildlife conflict;

   Abstract : The common crane Grus grus is a migratory bird with a wide distribution across Europe and Asia. During the migration the cranes rest at stopover sites were they roost in wetlands and forage on surrounding fields in the farmland. READ MORE

4. 23. Human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Peninsular Malaysia : lessons learnt, current views and future directions

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Stamatios Asimopoulos; [2016]
   Keywords : wildlife; wild animals; Malaysia; environmental conservation; agriculture expansion;

   Abstract : Among the wild animals in peninsular Malaysia tigers and elephants seem to be the most threatened species after the Malaysian rhinoceros which have dwindled to critically low numbers. Agriculture expansion and palm oil production is the main driving force that affects natural habitat of these magnificent mammals bringing people in conflict with wild animals. READ MORE

5. 24. Tjuvjaktens inverkan på den Afrikanska elefanten (Loxodonta africana)

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Emelie Davidsson; [2015]
   Keywords : afrikansk elefant; elefant; loxodonta africana; betar; tjuvjakt; påverkan; beteslöshet;

   Abstract : Elefanten liksom flertalet andra arter är idag utrotningshotade på grund av okontrollerad tjuvjakt på dem. Det kan handla om alltifrån päls, horn, klor och tänder som människor eftersöker för användning till naturmedicin eller andra mer dekorativa ändamål. READ MORE

6. 25. Human-elephant conflicts : A qualitative case study of farmers’ attitudes toward elephants in Babati, Tanzania

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Linnea Olsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Human-wildlife conflict; African elephant; Tarangire National Park; Semi-structured interviews; Theory of Planned Behavior; Value-Belief-Norm theory; Human-wildlife conflict; Afrikansk elefant; Tarangire National Park; Semistrukturerade intervjuer; Theory of Planned Behavior; Value-Belief-Norm theory;

   Abstract : It is widely recognized that human-wildlife conflicts can reduce farmers’ support for long-term species conservation. The subject of human-elephant conflicts is highly relevant in villages around Babati District in North Central Tanzania because of the closeness to Tarangire National Park. READ MORE