A community perspective on participatory conservation in western Tanzania

摘要: Local participation is a key component of sound management protected areas. The starting point for achieving this goal to establish factors influencing it. In the Ugalla ecosystem western Tanzania, government in collaboration with other conservation organisations has initiated efforts engage local people conservation. However, area under increasing pressure especially from livelihood activities and exploitation natural resources. This study used focus group discussions informants explore that would promote engagement Fifty-two were mentioned ranked terms their effectiveness reducing illegal use Improving household-level livelihoods highest, followed by improving subsistence agriculture stopping game rangers harassing villagers. Reducing land conflicts between authorities was also commonly mentioned. Capacity building alternative sources cannot be overstated. Additionally, should managed appropriately transparently, effectively improve participatory Overall, communities interested strike fair balance improvement living standards Further, research include household interviews reveal level affect