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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: A case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania
African Journal of Ecology, Volume 48, No. 3, Year 2010
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It is widely accepted that protected areas alone are not sufficient to conserve wildlife populations particularly for migratory or wide-ranging species. In this study, we assess the population density of migratory species in the Tarangire-Simanjiro Ecosystem by conducting a ground census using DISTANCE sampling. We focus on the Simanjiro Plains which are used as a dispersal area by wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and zebra (Equus burchellii). We demonstrate that DISTANCE sampling can provide precise estimates of population density and is an affordable method for monitoring wildlife populations over time. We stress the importance of involving local communities in monitoring programmes across landscapes that incorporate communal lands as well as protected areas. © 2009 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Msoffe, Fortunata U.
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Tanzania, Arusha
Tanzania National Parks
Ogutu, Joseph Ochieng
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Kaaya, John
Tanzania, Arusha
Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute
Bedelian, Claire
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Saïd, Mohammed Yahya
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Kifugo, Shem Chege
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
Reid, Robin S.
United States, Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Neselle, Moses Ole
Kenya, Nairobi
International Livestock Research Institute Nairobi
van Gardingen, Paul R.
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Thirgood, Simon J.
United Kingdom, Aberdeen
The James Hutton Institute
Statistics
Citations: 28
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 6
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01170.x
ISSN:
01416707
e-ISSN:
13652028
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Tanzania