The impact of tobacco (<i>Nicotiana tabacum</i>) farming on the survival of honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) in Nyamakate Communal Area, northern Zimbabwe

Chakuya, Jeremiah; Gandiwa, Edson; Muboko, Never; Muposhi, Victor K.; Gondo, Reniko

doi:10.1080/26395916.2022.2071342

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“…Despite the absence of a physical barrier, the local communities are well aware of the boundary's location (Kupika et al, 2019). The protected areas nearby are endowed with both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife species, which include African elephants, African buffalos, common hippopotamuses, crocodiles, lions, leopards and spotted hyenas ( Crocuta crocuta ), among others (Chakuya et al, 2022). The vegetation is miombo woodland, characterised by a high dominance of Miombo ( Brachystegia ) species and Bushwillows ( Combretum ) species (Figure 1).…”

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“…The study area experiences high temperatures, with mean maximum and minimum temperatures ranging between 22.5°C and 30°C in July and October, respectively (Chakuya et al, 2022). The annual rainfall ranges between 500 and 750 mm, often marked by dry spells.…”

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“…The annual rainfall ranges between 500 and 750 mm, often marked by dry spells. The soil composition in these areas is predominantly ferralitic, interspersed with pockets of lithosol soils which are ideal for cultivating maize ( Zea mays ), tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum ), sugar beans ( Phaseolous vulgaris ), sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ) and groundnuts ( Arachis hypogaea ) (Chakuya et al, 2022). The agricultural practices in the two areas are primarily subsistence‐based, with some elements of commercial farming.…”

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Living with wildlife and associated conflicts in areas adjacent to protected areas, Northern Zimbabwe

Chakuya,

Chikara,

Gandiwa

2024

Integrative Conservation

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Human–wildlife conflicts (HWCs) are a worldwide problem, especially around protected areas where human and wildlife needs overlap. This study focused on the Chundu communal area and the Nyamakate resettlement area in Northern Zimbabwe, with three primary objectives: (i) to identify problematic wildlife species frequently involved in HWC in these areas; (ii) to examine the temporal variations of HWC cases; and (iii) to assess the effectiveness of current and suggested mitigation measures for managing these conflicts. Data were collected in November 2019 and February 2020, periods identified as peak times for HWC in these areas. A comprehensive three‐stage sampling design was used to collect data for this study. Data were collected through household questionnaires from 16 villages (64 households) in the Nyamakate resettlement area and nine villages (36 households) from the Chundu communal area. The study identified the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) as the most problematic animal in livestock predation, followed by the African lion (Panthera leo) and leopard (Panthera pardus). There were no significant differences in HWC between the dry season (M = 315, SD = 417.79) and the wet season (M = 383, SD = 540.19; t[4] = −0.43, p > 0.05). The study concluded that HWC occurred throughout the year in both communities, unaffected by seasonal variations. It was determined that current mitigation measures are inadequate for managing HWC in both areas. In light of these findings, the study recommends the use of nonlethal methods in HWC management, reserving lethal means as a last resort.

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Living with wildlife and associated conflicts in areas adjacent to protected areas, Northern Zimbabwe

Chakuya,

Chikara,

Gandiwa

2024

Integrative Conservation

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“…The area falls within natural region 4 with an average annual rainfall of 650mm received between November and April as well as 20⁰ C and 38⁰ C winter and summer maximum temperatures respectively [1,12,13]. The soils vary from deep brown to reddish, medium-textured soils with pre-Cambrian granite and gneisses rocks as well as patches of clay loamy soils [1,14] The area is endowed with a wide variety of angulates, birds, fish and insects [1,12].…”

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Impact of Elephants (Loxodonta Africana) on Woody Vegetation Structure and Composition around Water Pans in Hurungwe Safari Area, Zimbabwe

Chakuya¹

2022

IJESNR

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The ecology of African savanna and woodlands is largely influenced by wild animals especially elephants (Loxodonta Africana). Elephants have the potential to markedly alter vegetation structure and composition through their foraging and trampling activities. The study was set out to investigate the effects of elephants on vegetation structure and composition around major water pans in the Nyakasanga section, Hurungwe Safari Area (HSA) in Zimbabwe. The results indicate that elephants altered the woody vegetation density around the water pans as four out of five pans studied recorded 0.02 trees per m2. Elephants physiologically damage woody plants and some were left to gradually die. Our study findings suggest that Colophospermum mopane woodland around water pans in HSA is being degraded. HSA management should consider developing a monitoring program on woody vegetation through establishing plots and further studies need to be carried out on general recruitment of most affected woody vegetation.

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The Role of Apiculture in Food Security to Rural Communities: Case of Nyamakate Communal Area, Northern Zimbabwe

Chakuya,

Gandiwa,

Muboko

et al. 2024

Journal of Sustainable Forestry

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The impact of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) farming on the survival of honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Nyamakate Communal Area, northern Zimbabwe

Cited by 5 publications

References 16 publications

Living with wildlife and associated conflicts in areas adjacent to protected areas, Northern Zimbabwe

Living with wildlife and associated conflicts in areas adjacent to protected areas, Northern Zimbabwe

Impact of Elephants (Loxodonta Africana) on Woody Vegetation Structure and Composition around Water Pans in Hurungwe Safari Area, Zimbabwe

The Role of Apiculture in Food Security to Rural Communities: Case of Nyamakate Communal Area, Northern Zimbabwe

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