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Wildlife Law in the Southern African Development Community

Year of publication 2010

Pages 104 p.

Author Cirelli, M.T.;Morgera, E.

Publisher FAO ;

Category Technical study

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) There is a wide variety of interests to be balanced in wildlife management. These interests range from the conservation of biodiversity and specific endangered species and their habitats, to control of human-wildlife conflicts, the creation of valuable opportunities in eco-tourism or hunting tourism in response to the needs and respect of the traditions of local populations depending on hunting and other wildlife uses. As a consequence, the enactment of effective legal frameworks for sustainable wildlife management, which are able to contribute to poverty reduction and food security and at the same time protect wild animals, is a challenging task.

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