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Showing 1 to 20 of 253 for “"local people"”.
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Local people and protected areas : a case study from Miraflor, Nicaragua
… analyses the needs and expectations of different people and different interest groups affected by conservation schemes, and examines the possibilities of taking the local opinions into account in the management of protected areas. Theoretically, the study relies on those approaches that aim to …
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Militarisation of conservation, violence and local people: the case of Sikumi Forest Reserve in Zimbabwe
… the consequences of militarised conservation on people living in, or adjacent to, these protected areas. The analysis takes a case study and ethnographic approach. It is embedded in daily patrol activities of the state paramilitary unit responsible for conservation enforcement and in experiences, …
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Who’s at the gap between research and implementation? : The places and spaces of encounter between scientists and local people in Madidi, Bolivia
… and workshops and focus groups (n = 12) with local inhabitants, scientists and park guards. The study demonstrates the significance of currently unacknowledged or undervalued components of the research-action gap, such as power, respect and recognition. It explains how and why within spaces of …
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Is Chir Pine Displacing Banj Oak in the Central Himalaya? Socioeconomic Implications for Local People and the Conservation of Oak Forest Biodiversity
… Since these forests are heavily exploited by local people, Social surveys were carried out to understand the dependency of the local people on these forests and their awareness and opinions relating to the current situation of the banj oak degradation, its consequences for them and the reasons …
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Photovoice as a technique to understand the perceptions of local people neighboring Tarangire National Park in Tanzania on the risks caused by migratory animals
… areas? Understanding perceptions of risk by local communities on wildlife can help conservation efforts and the development of acceptable policies for parks and protected areas. This study examines communities along the eastern boundary of Tarangire National Park using a combination of …
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Assessment of Local Peoples’ Attitudes towards Conservation of Natural Tourism Resources among Communities Residing Adjacent to Arusha National Park
Attitudes of local people residing in or near conservation areas are decisive in determining conservation success of natural tourism resources. This is because local people are the custodians of resources found near or within the areas they live. The important thing is that, peoples’ attitudes …
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Park - People conflict in Langtang National Park, Nepal : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Parks and Recreation Management at Lincoln University
… interviews were carried out with selected people such as local leaders and wildlife biologists to get some additional qualitative information. A comparative study is made of local people's understanding of the purpose of Langtang National Park with the other two groups (i.e., Park staff and …
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Effectiveness of community participation in decision making and implementation of water supply and sanitation projects: A case study of Chongwe District
… were : To determine the extent to which local people are aware about the existence of water supply and sanitation projects in Chongwe District; To determine the extent to which local people have the capacity to participate in water supply and sanitation projects in Chongwe District; To …
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Effectiveness of community participation in decision making and implementation of water supply and sanitation projects: A case study of Chongwe District
… were : To determine the extent to which local people are aware about the existence of water supply and sanitation projects in Chongwe District; To determine the extent to which local people have the capacity to participate in water supply and sanitation projects in Chongwe District; To …
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The costs of human elephant conflict: understanding local perceptions, vulnerabilities and impacts associated with human elephant conflict in Subulussalam, Aceh, Sumatra.
… Such events can be catastrophic for both local people and elephants, occasionally leading to fatalities. The importance of mitigating these conflicts is evident, but in order to do so effectively, the impacts of HEC on local communities needs to be better understood. This study …
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Impact of reserving forest on local communities: a case of Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forest Reserves
… of reserving Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forests on local people living adjacent these reserved forests. The study was conducted using case study research design. Data were collected using interview, focus group discussion and questionnaire techniques. The collected data was analyzed by using …
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Assessment of Environmental Awareness, Sensitivity and Concerns of local communities towards natural Resources Conservation Surrounding Ngorongoro Forest Reserve
Awareness of local people who live in or adjacent conservation areas are of vital significance in determining the conservation of natural resources. This is because local people are the stewards of resources found near or within the areas they live. The important thing is that, awareness does …
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Developing conservation governance strategies: holistic management of protected areas in Nepal
… to mitigate the impacts of protected areas on local communities, and thereby reduce adverse impacts of local people on protected areas. Unlike traditional Buffer Zone programmes which are mostly limited to creating a protective layer and/or distributing economic benefits to local people, the …
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People’s participation for good governance: a study of rural development programs in Bangladesh
… are demanding participatory good governance in local government bodies in developing countries to maximise outcomes from development plan implementations. To comply with this demand, the Government of Bangladesh introduced decentralisation, reforms and deregulation measures to use local …
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Examining Land Use/Land Cover Change and Potential Causal Factors in the Context of Climate Change in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
… be measured analyzing satellite images whereas local people’s perceptions provide supportive information. To measure such changes in Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal, Multispectral Scanner (MSS) and Thematic Mapper (TM) images since 1972 were used. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) …
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An Interdisciplinary Examination and Assessment of Current Conservation Initiatives for Javan Gibbons (Hylobates moloch)
… I utilised ethnographic methodology to explore local people’s perceptions regarding conservation, wildlife, specifically, Javan gibbons. Results from the PVA model indicate if the natural habitat of Javan gibbons further declines and if individual Javan gibbons continue to be taken out of the …
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A History of the Mississippi Freedom Schools, 1954-1965
… this dissertation reconstructs the story of local people working for freedom. Through archival research, secondary source analysis and oral history, this dissertation examines the history of the Freedom Schools from the perspective of the students and teachers who participated in the schools. …
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Socio-cultural changes in Thai beach resorts: a case study of Koh Samui Island, Thailand.
… interviews. The background of the local residents and local context in Koh Samui were explored as well as local residents' behaviour patterns and the interaction between them and tourists on a day to day basis. Following a period of immersion in the community, residents' and local …
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A buffer for Etosha - The attitudes towards a buffer zone on private farmland at the south-western border of the Etosha National Park (Namibia) and chances for its implementation
This paper investigates the attitudes of local people at the south-western border of the Etosha National Park (Namibia) towards a buffer zone on private farmland. Results are compared with expert opinions and literature. Research methods are qualitative interviews and participant observation. The …
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Crafting a livelihood: local-level trade in mats and baskets in Pondoland, South Africa
This study explored the dynamics of local-level trade in plant-based mats and baskets in Khanyayo village, Eastern Cape. These dynamics include social aspects of harvesting, resource tenure and trade. It also includes institutional issues such as legislation that enhances or restricts the degree to …
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