Illegal Hunting and Bushmeat Trade around Save Valley Conservancy.

IF 2.7 3区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Josephine Zisadza, Admire T Mrewa, Amanda Khosa, Simbai A Mutematemi, Justice Muvengwi
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Globally, illegal bushmeat hunting has contributed to the decline of over 300 species listed as threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and accounts for an estimated 5 million tons of wildlife harvested annually, particularly in tropical regions, placing immense pressure on biodiversity. Despite its recognized conservation threat, limited information exists on the bushmeat trade dynamics in sub-Saharan African savannas. This study conducted interviews with 133 illegal hunters and 40 anti-poaching field rangers in Southeastern Zimbabwe, using semi-structured questionnaires. We explored the characteristics, motivations, methods, species targeted, and perceptions of wildlife law enforcement in Save Valley Conservancy (SVC). Overall, illegal bushmeat hunting in SVC is mainly done by less educated and unemployed young to middle aged men (15-40 years old). The motives behind illegal bushmeat hunting mainly included household consumption (96%), the desire to raise income (96%), unemployment (78%), retaliation for wildlife induced losses (62%), culture (29%) and poor benefit sharing (8%). The common hunting methods reported were hunting with dogs (87%), and snaring (65%). Targeted animal species included impala (96%), wildebeest (53%), eland (53%), African buffalo (51%) among other 12 animal species. Illegal bushmeat hunting was generally conducted all year round. The law enforcement penalties were considered less deterrent, and most of the hunters intended to continue with illegal hunting. Measures suggested to minimize illegal bushmeat hunting in the SVC included investing and strengthening wildlife law enforcement, provision of community conservation-based incentives and enhancing environmental education and awareness.

拯救谷保护区附近的非法狩猎和丛林肉贸易。
在全球范围内,非法狩猎丛林肉已导致国际自然保护联盟(IUCN)红色名录上被列为受威胁物种的300多种物种数量减少,每年约有500万吨野生动物被捕杀,特别是在热带地区,对生物多样性造成巨大压力。尽管存在公认的保护威胁,但关于撒哈拉以南非洲稀树草原丛林肉贸易动态的信息有限。本研究采用半结构化问卷,采访了津巴布韦东南部的133名非法猎人和40名反偷猎巡护员。本文探讨了拯救谷保护区(SVC)野生动物执法的特点、动机、方法、目标物种和认知。总体而言,在SVC非法狩猎丛林肉的主要是受教育程度较低和失业的青年到中年男子(15-40岁)。非法狩猎的动机主要包括家庭消费(96%)、提高收入的愿望(96%)、失业(78%)、对野生动物造成的损失进行报复(62%)、文化(29%)和利益分享不力(8%)。报告的常见狩猎方法是用狗狩猎(87%)和诱捕(65%)。目标动物包括黑斑羚(96%)、角马(53%)、eland(53%)、非洲水牛(51%)等12种动物。非法猎取丛林肉的活动基本上全年都在进行。执法部门的处罚被认为不太具有威慑力,大多数猎人打算继续非法狩猎。建议的措施包括投资和加强野生动物执法,提供基于社区保护的激励措施以及加强环境教育和意识。
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来源期刊
Environmental Management
Environmental Management 环境科学-环境科学
CiteScore
6.20
自引率
2.90%
发文量
178
审稿时长
12 months
期刊介绍: Environmental Management offers research and opinions on use and conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats and control of hazards, spanning the field of environmental management without regard to traditional disciplinary boundaries. The journal aims to improve communication, making ideas and results from any field available to practitioners from other backgrounds. Contributions are drawn from biology, botany, chemistry, climatology, ecology, ecological economics, environmental engineering, fisheries, environmental law, forest sciences, geosciences, information science, public affairs, public health, toxicology, zoology and more. As the principal user of nature, humanity is responsible for ensuring that its environmental impacts are benign rather than catastrophic. Environmental Management presents the work of academic researchers and professionals outside universities, including those in business, government, research establishments, and public interest groups, presenting a wide spectrum of viewpoints and approaches.
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