Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Crop raiding"
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Can biodiversity conservation benefit local people? Costs and benefits at a strict protected Area in Uganda
This article examines the livelihoods and experiences of local people after two decades of living close to a strict protected area (PA). A total of 290 local PA neighbors and 60 key informants were interviewed. Findings ... -
Crop raiding and forest management around Mabira Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Local communities around protected areas frequently complain of wild animals destroying already limited crop fields. There is often little or no assistance offered by conservation stewards towards the mitigation of crop ... -
The effects of crop raiding on household food security in the Albertine rift : a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda
(2013-07-12)We examined the effects of crop raiding by wild animals on household food security of the people in two sub counties adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda. Data were collected from 541 households using ... -
Elephant damage and tree response in restored parts of Kibale National Park, Uganda
Elephant tree damage is a key factor in conservation and restoration efforts of African rain forests. This study was conducted between June 2009 and February 2010 to examine elephant damage and tree response in restored ... -
Influence of variation in nutritional content and distribution of wild and crop species on crop raiding by Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-29)Crop raiding by wild animals is a concern for protected area managers and neighbouring communities. Mountain gorillas normally prioritise energy and sodium in their diet; a mineral that is deficient in their natural diet, ... -
Wildlife damage and control methods around Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This study documents the different management and control measures developed and implemented by farmers to mitigate vertebrate pest attacks on crops and livestock around Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda. A semi-structured ...