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LaverdiŠre, M.; Bakker, L.; Ndeso-Atanga, A.
Human-Wildlife Conflicts
2007  Nature & Faune (21): 1-43

The wealth of literature and the quantity of organizations which work on the causes, consequences and solutions to Human-Wildlife Conflicts (HWC) is enormous. Recently, a Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration was established to allow stakeholders from all over the world to share experiences and information. However, the exact circumstances in a specific area need to be known before sustainable solutions can be found. The article by Packer , for example, provides an overview of the factors that are responsible for lion attacks on humans in Tanzania, while Danquah explore factors that influence crop raiding behavior by elephants. Solutions to human-wildlife conflicts are not easily found, and successful methods and techniques are often based upon a long history of trial and error. Jones and Elliot share the experiences of WWF in Namibia In the end, when solutions do appear to be effective, other challenges arise, such as the needed financial resources or expertise to implement them. Rooyen and Smallie discuss an innovative approach in their article on the partnership between an NGO and the South African national electricity supplier. 'Country Focus' is a new section, where Nature&Faune celebrates the developments in natural resource management in a selected African country. Nature&Faune had the pleasure to speak with Mr. Ngoya-Kessy from the Republic of Congo, who informed the magazine of some interesting initiatives in his country, relevant to the theme HWC.

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