Campfire and human-wildlife conflict in Gudza ward 10, Bindura district · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Macheka, Susan
Title: Campfire and human-wildlife conflict in Gudza ward 10, Bindura district
Abstract: The research examined the various factors contributing to human-wildlife conflict in Gudza Ward 10 in Bindura District. Data were collected using key informant interviews, a questionnaire survey and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)
version 2020. Statistical parameters such as thefrequency of problem animal species, crops affected and the nature of human-wildlife conflict were quantitatively analysed. The research investigates the various factors contributing to human-wildlife conflict in areas without direct proximity to traditional conservation areas and determines the community’s attitude towards main problem animals, the nature of conflict, economic effects and mitigation measures. Most households rely on farming, hence human-wildlife conflict is a significant factor that affects their livelihoods. More than 70% of the respondents experienced conflicts with jackals, pythons, baboons, birds, guinea fowls, monkeys, bushpigs, eagles, mongoose, warthogs, and hyenas. The major types of conflict encountered were seed consumption, trampling, crop raiding and livestock predation. The respondents highlighted an increase in the conflict and usually took personal action such as snaring, killing and scaring away. Livestock and crop losses incurred in 2022 were USD 28 372 and USD 2022 respectively. Despite the losses incurred most respondents were keen to develop a positive attitude towards wildlife through collaborative education and awareness for sustainable development.
Date: June 2024
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Campfire, Wildlife, Gudza, Bindura, Zimbabwe
Supervisor: Mr. Mhlanga

Item sets: Department of Natural Resources

Media: Macheka - NRM.pdf