Community perception of biodiversity conservation within protected areas in Benin

Vodouhè, Fifanou G.; Coulibaly, Ousmane; Adégbidi, Anselme; Sinsin, Brice

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2010.06.008

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“…Examples of such findings are available for A. digitata (De Caluwé et al, 2009), P. biglobosa (Koura et al, 2011) and T. indica (Fandohan et al, 2011). In our study, the Fulani indicated a slightly lower preference for Z. mauritiana and consistent with results from research conducted in other sub-Saharan countries, similarly pointing at A. digitata as the most important food tree species (Vodouhê et al, 2010;Faye et al, 2011;Dan-Gimbo & Barrage, 2012;Sop et al, 2012;Thiombiano et al ,2013).…”

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confidence: 89%

“…These results reveal a certain concern for the conservation of woody resources, similar to participants in research in the neighbouring Pendjari National Park in Benin (Vodouhê et al, 2010). Nevertheless, the model developed in this study did not provide a univocal explanation for the observed conservation status of the edible woody species investigated.…”

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confidence: 56%

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Conservation of food tree species in Niger: towards a participatory approach in rural communities

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Aim of study: Indigenous woody species play an important role as a complement on the diet of rural populations in Niger, especially in periods of food scarcity. However, these species are nowadays overexploited and management programmes are necessary to conserve them. In order to design a conservation programme for edible woody species, this paper presents a sociological analysis about the use of edible woody species and their products during shortage periods in Niger.Area of study: Four villages in two distinct agro-ecological regions were selected to conduct structured enquiries based on focus group discussions and surveys with key informants.Material and Methods: Perceptions of the conservation status of these species were identified; as well the factors affecting food values, perceptions, management and collection practices.Main results: Results show that B. senegalensis was a staple food in the driest areas, and M. crassifolia was used for fodder and human consumption in the most critical situations. The local communities related the drivers of species conservation status specific to the agro-ecological regions, and gender and ethnic differences were also identified.Research highlights: Understanding these factors constitutes a first step towards adaptive management strategies for the conservation of woody food species in rural communities of Niger.

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Conservation of food tree species in Niger: towards a participatory approach in rural communities

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“…Advantages of the adjacent conservation areas included economic (e.g., employment opportunities, donations) and non-economic (e.g., recreation, education, wildlife protection) factors. Prior studies involving communities adjacent to parks indicate that perceptions of biodiversity conservation are strongly related to locallyperceived benefits (Anthony, 2007;Vodouhê et al, 2010). Thus, an environmentally aware, conservation-conscious community is more likely to arise from one that benefits from the activities directly.…”

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One Health profile of a community at the wildlife-domestic animal interface, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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1 Highlights  Developed profile of a rural community bordering wildlife using One Health approach  Education on animal health was desired despite limited understanding of zoonoses  Domiciliary rodent sightings associated with animal ownership and household size  Frequency of consumption of animal source foods associated with animal ownership  Favorable towards conservation but strong preference for separation from wildlife AbstractWe used a community engagement approach to develop a One Health profile of an agropastoralist population at the interface of wildlife areas in eastern South Africa. Representatives from 262 randomly-selected households participated in an in-person, cross-sectional survey.Questions were designed to ascertain the participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices with regard to human health, domestic animal health, and natural resources including wildlife and water. Surveys were conducted within four selected villages by a team of trained surveyors and translators over four weeks in July-August 2013. Questions were a combination of multiple choice (single answer), multiple selection, open-ended, and Likert scale.The study found that nearly three-quarters of all households surveyed reported owning at least one animal (55% owned chickens, 31% dogs, 25% cattle, 16% goats, 9% cats, and 5% pigs). Among the animal-owning respondents, health concerns identified included dissatisfaction with government-run cattle dip facilities (97%) and frequent morbidity and mortality of chickens that had clinical signs consistent with Newcastle disease (49%). Sixty-one percent of participants believed that diseases of animals could be transmitted to humans. Ninety-six percent of respondents desired greater knowledge about animal diseases. With regard to human health issues, the primary barrier to health care access was related to transportation to/from the community health clinics. Environmental health issues revealed by the survey included 2 disparities by village in drinking water reliability and frequent domiciliary rodent sightings positively associated with increased household size and chicken ownership. Attitudes towards conservation were generally favorable; however, the community demonstrated a strong preference for a dichotomous approach to wildlife management, one that separated wildlife from humans.Due to the location of the community, which neighbors the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, and the livestock-dependent lifestyle of the resource-poor inhabitants, a One Health approach that takes into consideration the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health is necessary. The community profile described in this study provides a foundation for health research and planning initiatives that are driven by community engagement and consider the multitude of factors affecting health at the human-domestic animal-wildlife interface. Furthermore, it allows for the determination and quantification of the linkages between human, animal, and environmental health.

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“…The focus of this paper is on the two national parks on the country, the W and Pendjari, and, whenever possible on the particular case of the Pendjari since it is considered as an example of success conservation in Benin and in West Africa in general (Kiansi, 2011;Vodouhê et al, 2010).…”

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Discourse Analysis of Nature Conservation Policies in Africa: a Beninese Case Study

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En quelques mots, la political ecology étudie la relation entre la nature et la société, problématique complexe qui a particulièrement intéressé ses chercheurs dans le contexte africain. Appliquée au champ de la conservation, cette approche permet de mettre en lumière les processus politiques et sociaux inhérents à la compréhension de la conservation de la biodiversité et à sa mise en œuvre, c’est-à-dire la création d’aires protégées. L’approche Foucaldienne du discours permet de focaliser sur le pouvoir et la manière dont il produit des « vérités », lesquelles orientent les politiques de la conservation de la nature. À partir de cette base théorique, les chercheurs poststructuralistes en political ecology ont mis en évidence l'existence de trois principaux discours influençant la mise en œuvre des politiques de conservation de la nature en Afrique : discours de la conservation « forteresse », discours basé sur les communautés et discours du « retour aux barrières ». Dans ce contexte, ce travail s’est donné pour objectif d’examiner l’évolution des politiques de la conservation au Bénin. La contribution de cet article consiste à confronter le cadre d'analyse défini par la political ecology à cette étude de cas et à vérifier si les éléments discursifs trouvés peuvent être rattachés aux trois discours susmentionnés. Il ressort que les discours de la conservation présents au Bénin depuis plus d’un siècle sont finalement relativement fort semblables à ceux du reste du continent. En outre, l'analyse a révélé un certain statu quo dans la manière dont les politiques de conservation de la nature sont menées depuis le début du XXe siècle et ce, malgré les profonds changements politiques et sociaux.

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Community perception of biodiversity conservation within protected areas in Benin

Cited by 202 publications

References 43 publications

Conservation of food tree species in Niger: towards a participatory approach in rural communities

Conservation of food tree species in Niger: towards a participatory approach in rural communities

One Health profile of a community at the wildlife-domestic animal interface, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Discourse Analysis of Nature Conservation Policies in Africa: a Beninese Case Study

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