Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya/ (Record no. 88104)

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Personal name Miriti, Gervase
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Title Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya/
Statement of responsibility, etc Gervase Miriti and Caroline Karani
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Place of publication, distribution, etc Meru:
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Meru University of Science and Technology,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2022.
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Summary, etc Background: Communities and wildlife living in close proximity bear the brunt of direct impacts from human-wildlife conflicts (HWC). HWC can lead to hostility to animal species and loss of livelihoods. However, few studies have examined HWC and perceived community benefits with proximity to wildlife conservancies. We examined HWC and perceived community benefits of residents bordering Meru National Park, Kenya. Methods: Data were collected via a structured questionnaire and focused group discussion guide in a cross-sectional study. Ethical clearance was obtained from Meru University of Science and Technology Ethical Review Committee (MIRERC). Authority to carry out interviews was sought from the County Government of Meru. Data were coded and analysed through STATA and summarized using descriptive statistics. Results: Overall, 96.7 % of the study population were aware of human-wildlife conflict or had experienced it. The Elephant, monkey, hyena, lion and the leopard were the frequently reported conflict animals to cause crop damage, loss of livelihood, bodily injuries and destruction of property. Conclusions Only 26.6% of respondents were aware of benefits associated with proximity to the park. A multifaceted approach through KWS, community and government urgencies is essential in the management of HWC, to address HWC and reduce risk of zoonotic diseases.
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Personal name Karani, Caroline
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Source of classification or shelving scheme Library of Congress Classification
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Cataloguer Mercy Musungu
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    Library of Congress Classification     Meru University Meru University Periodical Section 19/09/2022 Mercy Musungu   19/09/2022 19/09/2022 Article

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