Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania

It is widely accepted that protected areas alone are not sufficient to conserve wildlife populations particularly for migratory or wide‐ranging species. In this study, we assess the population density of migratory species in the Tarangire–Simanjiro Ecosystem by conducting a ground census using DISTA...

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Autores principales: Msoffe, F.U., Ogutu, Joseph O., Kaaya, J., Bedelian, Claire, Said, Mohammed Yahya, Kifugo, S.C., Reid, Robin S., Neselle, M.O., Gardingen, P. van, Thirgood, S.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Wiley 2009
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/341
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author Msoffe, F.U.
Ogutu, Joseph O.
Kaaya, J.
Bedelian, Claire
Said, Mohammed Yahya
Kifugo, S.C.
Reid, Robin S.
Neselle, M.O.
Gardingen, P. van
Thirgood, S.
author_browse Bedelian, Claire
Gardingen, P. van
Kaaya, J.
Kifugo, S.C.
Msoffe, F.U.
Neselle, M.O.
Ogutu, Joseph O.
Reid, Robin S.
Said, Mohammed Yahya
Thirgood, S.
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Ogutu, Joseph O.
Kaaya, J.
Bedelian, Claire
Said, Mohammed Yahya
Kifugo, S.C.
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Neselle, M.O.
Gardingen, P. van
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description It is widely accepted that protected areas alone are not sufficient to conserve wildlife populations particularly for migratory or wide‐ranging species. In this study, we assess the population density of migratory species in the Tarangire–Simanjiro Ecosystem by conducting a ground census using DISTANCE sampling. We focus on the Simanjiro Plains which are used as a dispersal area by wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and zebra (Equus burchellii). We demonstrate that DISTANCE sampling can provide precise estimates of population density and is an affordable method for monitoring wildlife populations over time. We stress the importance of involving local communities in monitoring programmes across landscapes that incorporate communal lands as well as protected areas.
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spelling CGSpace3412024-05-01T08:19:11Z Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania Msoffe, F.U. Ogutu, Joseph O. Kaaya, J. Bedelian, Claire Said, Mohammed Yahya Kifugo, S.C. Reid, Robin S. Neselle, M.O. Gardingen, P. van Thirgood, S. It is widely accepted that protected areas alone are not sufficient to conserve wildlife populations particularly for migratory or wide‐ranging species. In this study, we assess the population density of migratory species in the Tarangire–Simanjiro Ecosystem by conducting a ground census using DISTANCE sampling. We focus on the Simanjiro Plains which are used as a dispersal area by wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and zebra (Equus burchellii). We demonstrate that DISTANCE sampling can provide precise estimates of population density and is an affordable method for monitoring wildlife populations over time. We stress the importance of involving local communities in monitoring programmes across landscapes that incorporate communal lands as well as protected areas. 2009-10 2010-01-04T14:27:20Z 2010-01-04T14:27:20Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/341 en Limited Access Wiley Msoffe, F.U.; Ogutu, J.O.; Kaaya, J.; Bedelian, C.; Said, M.Y.; Kifugo, S.C.; Reid, R.S.; Neselle, M.; Gardingen, P. van; Thirgood, S. 2010. Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania. African Journal of Ecology. 48(3): 727-735.
spellingShingle Msoffe, F.U.
Ogutu, Joseph O.
Kaaya, J.
Bedelian, Claire
Said, Mohammed Yahya
Kifugo, S.C.
Reid, Robin S.
Neselle, M.O.
Gardingen, P. van
Thirgood, S.
Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania
title Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania
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title_full_unstemmed Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania
title_short Participatory wildlife surveys in communal lands: a case study from Simanjiro, Tanzania
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