Potential for informal guardianship in community-based wildlife crime prevention: Insights from Vietnam

Nature Conservation, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 48, С. 123 - 147

Опубликована: Май 19, 2022

The notion that indigenous people and local communities can effectively prevent conservation crime rests upon the assumption they are informal guardians of natural resources. Although guardianship is a concept typically applied to “traditional” crimes, urban contexts, global North, it has great potential be combined with formal (such as ranger patrols) better protect wildlife, incentivize community participation in conservation, address limitations enforcement South. Proactive prevention especially important for illegal snare hunting, practice led pernicious defaunation which proved difficult control due its broad scope. This paper uses interview data members protected areas Viet Nam where hunting commonplace 1) analyze conditions study locations; 2) explore how become more effective guardians; 3) examine mechanisms linked maximize deterrence limit displacement snaring. Results indicate exist but respondent willingness intervene depends location, offender activity, type (outsider versus member). While respondents generated numerous strategies wildlife prevention, also listed mechanism offenders used avoid detection. We discuss integrated into an overall model situational community-led

Язык: Английский

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Community-Based Approaches to Tackling Illegal Wildlife Trade—What Works and How Is It Measured?

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 2

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2021

The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a global issue that threatens the conservation of many species fauna and flora affects livelihoods people who are dependent upon wildlife. By far most common approach to tackling IWT enhance law enforcement, including arming rangers tougher penalties for perpetrators. Yet, critics this argue efforts reduce in source countries likely fail without involvement local people. However, little known about effectiveness community-based approaches or how being measured. We used information from www.peoplenotpoaching.org learning platform analyze over 100 case studies anti-IWT interventions understand what proportion have been effective has present typology frequently reported outcomes, their indicators means verification. show measured by number using variety verification means. Our findings suggest practitioners more implement activities measure outcomes comparison livelihood which implications we consider if project effective. recommend future projects build robust monitoring, evaluation benefits impact communities given support crucial achieving long-term success.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of Local Versus Non-Local Rangers: Insights From Across 11 Countries

Frontiers in Conservation Science, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 3

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2022

Multiple demographic factors can affect ranger experiences and perceptions of their work, including like gender, age, income. Similarly, whether a is local to conservation area might influence the work. This premise, however, has received limited attention. In this study we use survey data from across 11 countries explore how being perceptions. We define rangers as originally within 20km area. Our findings suggest that corresponds more positive relations with communities. results also imply whilst not directly job satisfaction, may well enjoy higher satisfaction because they tend differ non-local in other characteristics (e.g., lower formal education; greater access familial support; amicable community relations). Moreover, our indicate experience certain symptoms associated challenging feeling worn out emotionally exhausted) regularly than rangers, which correspond welfare. all, further, in-depth research into versus could be useful. Examining links between especially valuable.

Язык: Английский

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Fostering Community Participation: The Role of Forestry Extension Officers in Maximizing Social Capital for National Park Conservation

Jurnal Sylva Lestari, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(1), С. 54 - 75

Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2023

The lack of community involvement poses a significant obstacle that may impede the achievement success in conservation partnership program between Mount Merbabu National Park (MMNP) authority and local community. This study serves purpose presents new approach by investigating impact human social capital on engagement program, with mediation extension worker’s role. location was determined using purposive method, focusing primarily three villages surrounding MMNP, Indonesia. sampling technique employed simple random sampling, where 30 respondents were chosen from each village, resulting total sample size 90 respondents. examines variables Structural Equation Model (SEM) - Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. Social has positive through forestry workers, while does not affect same workers. recommends enhancing to increase participation initiatives. Forestry officers should improve communication, networks, environmental competency encourage greater protection. Keywords: engagement, workers role, forest conservation, capital,

Язык: Английский

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Application of the integrated threat theory to conservation law enforcement

Conservation Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 38(4)

Опубликована: Март 13, 2024

Abstract Interactions between law enforcement agents in conservation (e.g., rangers) and illegal resource users hunters) can be violent sometimes fatal, which negatively affects efforts people's well‐being. Models from social psychology, such as integrated threat theory (ITT) (intergroup interactions shape intergroup emotions, prejudices perceived threats leading to hostile attitudes or behaviors groups), are useful addressing interactions. Conservation approaches relying mainly on have never been investigated using this framework. Using a structured questionnaire, we collected data 282 rangers protected unprotected areas ( n = 50) northern Iran. We applied Bayesian structural equation modeling an assessment of rangers’ affective (i.e., emotions feelings that toward person object) hunters ITT Rangers’ positive perceptions were associated with anxiety (emotional response fear) negative stereotypes about hunter's personality, mediated the relationship contact attitudes. This suggests contact, verbal abuse, may lead perceive arrogant cruel, likely forms basis for threats. hunters, playing working together, lowered their realistic fear property damage). Perceived positively contacts physical harm). The associations identified suggest relationships based reduce prejudice. Thus, provided safe spaces interactions, help lower tension develop cooperative mechanisms.

Язык: Английский

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A framework for understanding the contributions of local residents to protected area law enforcement

Oryx, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

Abstract Terrestrial and marine protected areas have long been championed as an approach to biodiversity conservation. For be effective, equitable inclusive, the involvement of local residents in their management governance is considered important. Globally, there are many approaches involving area law enforcement. However, opportunities for comparing different limited by lack a clear common framework analysis. To support more holistic understanding, we present analysing contributions Informed review literature discussions with conservation practitioners, comprises five key dimensions: (1) points enforcement system at which involved, (2) nature participation decision-making, (3) type external provided residents, (4) motivating forces participation, (5) extent formalized. We apply three real-world case studies demonstrate its use characteristics approaches. suggest this could used examine variation within system, inform evaluation frame constructive between relevant stakeholders. With global coverage likely increase, provides foundation better understanding

Язык: Английский

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Managers and shorebird biologists' perceptions of enforcement and voluntary compliance techniques to increase compliance with dog regulations on beaches

People and Nature, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 4(5), С. 1279 - 1291

Опубликована: Авг. 18, 2022

Abstract Disturbance to shorebirds by domestic dogs can cause direct and indirect bird mortality. Dog regulations minimize disturbance are only effective if people comply with them. Non‐compliance is a universal problem in biodiversity conservation, an associated body of applicable social science from the field conservation criminology. We apply lens this literature better understand non‐compliance dog on beaches along Atlantic Flyway U.S. role law enforcement voluntary compliance techniques (e.g. persuasive communications, behavioural alternatives) fostering compliance. Through in‐depth interviews 27 land managers shorebird biologists experienced creating and/or implementing reduce shorebirds, we found that challenge alone inadequate address. Managers working overcome these challenges through training officers, as well approaches, such conducting on‐site stewardship programs led largely volunteers, placing educational signage at sites, highlighting alternative areas walk dogs. The early stages COVID‐19 pandemic increased walking exacerbated issue lack enforcement, while capacity for was also limited. conclude recommending tackle multiple concurrent strategies spectrum techniques, studying efficacy approaches. highlight importance continuing track ongoing due pandemic. Read free Plain Language Summary article Journal blog.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of harvest-based initiatives on wildlife poaching around the Ugalla and Rungwa game reserves

Global Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 40, С. e02320 - e02320

Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2022

Biodiversity, including wildlife, is gravely endangered by illegal activities within and outside protected areas. Harvest-Based Initiatives (HBI) were introduced to ensure local community access wildlife resources inside areas; are sustainably used beneficial both conservation communities. In this study, we examined the impact of harvest-based initiatives ranger perceptions on poaching in Ugalla Rungwa game reserves. Data extracted from six years anti-poaching patrol reports (2015–2020), where 576 selected (288 288 Ugalla). Using simple random sampling, 96 rangers interviewed determine effectiveness Results indicated that, between years, mean incidences unlawful harvest Game Reserve differed significantly. On other hand, perception HBI as cause reserves significantly two contrast, two-game was not statistically different. We recommend implementation sustainability

Язык: Английский

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Quản lí và bảo tồn động vật hoang dã tại Việt Nam: Từ chính sách đến thực tiễn

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

Trươc boi canh quoc te, khu vưc, gia va đia phương ngay cang phưc tap, Viet Nam đang no lưc hoan thien hanh lang phap li nâng cao hieu qua cua chinh sach quan bao ton đong vât hoang da. Ngoai viec đam cac hai hoa vơi khung te đanh thưc hien sach, phân tich cơ hoi thach cho da tư đo he thong van ban li, gơ bo rao can sach. Dưa vao ra soat tai lieu thư câp phong vân chuyen gia, nay đươc 3 muc tieu chinh: (i) Ra lien đen Nam; (ii) Đanh tinh (iii) đe xuât đinh hương nham đơi song ngươi dân.

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Wildlife management and conservation in Vietnam: From policy to practice

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2021

Vietnam is one of the countries with highest biodiversity in world more than 11,000 species higher vascular plants, 1,000 moss, 310 mammals, 840 birds, 296 reptiles, 192 amphibians, over 700 freshwater fish and approximately 2,000 saltwater (MARD 2008).The Vietnamese share a tradition using wildlife products for food medicine (Government 2004;Workman 2004).In addition, because Vietnam's economy still underdeveloped, around 25 million people depend on forest 8 make living from fishing (World Bank 2005), leading to hunting, animal husbandry trade small scale, making it difficult control.Since 1986, has started internationally, gradually become consuming markets an important link global smuggling chain.Vietnam long land border many deep water ports that are convenient circulation international regional goods (WWF 2016; MARD 2018).With development nation's economy, people's incomes increasing, increased demand luxury furniture, fashion, medicines foods made products, creating large growth 2018).Consequently, witnessed great decline flora fauna either extinct or danger extinction.The number Red List doubled under years (1992-2016) (The National Assembly 2019).Faced this serious biodiversity, Government taken drastic measures, such as promulgating policies legal documents prevent poaching endangered species, became 121st member country sign Convention International Trade Endangered Species Wild Fauna Flora (CITES) 1994.In last two years, due influence Covid-19 epidemic, determined halt trade, not only avoid spread disease country, but also contribute protection its declining biodiversity.However, trafficking situation becoming increasingly complex, growing scale volume (RILO A/P 2014) involving organized groups ever sophisticated reckless methods (EIA 2021).In face complex international, regional, national local contexts, trying perfect framework improve effectiveness conservation management policies.In addition ensuring harmonized regulatory frameworks, assessing policy implementation analysing opportunities challenges conservation, completing document system removing barriers effectiveness.Based review secondary literature interviews experts, report was three main objectives: • Reviewing current relating Vietnam; Evaluating these policies;• Proposing directions improving livelihoods.

Язык: Английский

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