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Cousins, Jenny A; University of Manchester; Jenny.Cousins@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk; Sadler, Jon P; University of Birmingham;; Evans, James; University of Manchester;. |
Rich in biological diversity, South Africa’s natural habitats are internationally recognized as a conservation priority. Biodiversity loss continues, however, and limited scope to enlarge the state-protected areas, combined with funding shortages for public parks, means that conservationists are increasingly turning to private landowners for solutions. The recent boom in privately owned wildlife ranches in South Africa has the potential to contribute to conservation in South Africa. This paper explores the benefits, limitations, and challenges of private wildlife ranching as a tool for conservation in South Africa through interviews with key stakeholders working within conservation and wildlife ranching, and through case studies of threatened... |
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Conservation; Private wildlife ranches; Qualitative research; South Africa; Stakeholder views. |
Ano: 2008 |
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