Bushmeat And Livelihoods

Author : Glyn Davies,David Brown
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470691694

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Bushmeat and Livelihoods by Glyn Davies,David Brown Pdf

This book explores the links between bushmeat and livelihoods in Africa, with a focus on the human dimension of the debate. Assembles biological, social and economic perspectives that illuminate the bushmeat debate Features a series of case studies that explore what species survive different intensities of bushmeat hunting and trapping Examines the shape and size of household bushmeat consumption and market trading Reviews governance and institutional impacts on wildlife management; lessons learned from agriculture, forest plant product, and development sectors; and perspectives from Asia and Latin America Provides an excellent resource for students and policy makers in wildlife management, conservation, and development

Author : Barney Dickson,Jonathan Hutton,William A. Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 144430318X

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Recreational Hunting, Conservation and Rural Livelihoods by Barney Dickson,Jonathan Hutton,William A. Adams Pdf

Recreational hunting has long been a controversial issue. Is it a threat to biodiversity or can it be a tool for conservation, giving value to species and habitats that might otherwise be lost? Are the moral objections to hunting for pleasure well founded? Does recreational hunting support rural livelihoods in developing countries, or are these benefits exaggerated by proponents? For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Where the answers are not available, it highlights gaps in our knowledge and lays out the research agenda for the next decade.

Author : Nathalie Van Vliet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9292253883

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Livelihood Alternatives for the Unsustainable Use of Bushmeat by Nathalie Van Vliet Pdf

Author : Coad, L.,Fa, J.E.,Abernethy, K.,Van Vliet, N.,Santamaria, C.,Wilkie, D.,El Bizri, H.R.,Ingram, D.J.,Cawthorn, D-M.,Nasi, R.
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9786023870837

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Towards a sustainable, participatory and inclusive wild meat sector by Coad, L.,Fa, J.E.,Abernethy, K.,Van Vliet, N.,Santamaria, C.,Wilkie, D.,El Bizri, H.R.,Ingram, D.J.,Cawthorn, D-M.,Nasi, R. Pdf

The meat of wild species, referred to in this report as ‘wild meat’, is an essential source of protein and a generator of income for millions of forest-living communities in tropical and subtropical regions. However, unsustainable harvest rates currently

Author : Sue Mainka,Mandar Trivedi
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Animal diversity conservation
ISBN : 9782831706382

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Links Between Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihoods and Food Security by Sue Mainka,Mandar Trivedi Pdf

The global use of wild animals for meat is now the primary illegal activity in many protected areas, and growing human populations and a lack of livelihood options suggest that demand for wild meat is likely to continue to rise. This Occasional Paper contains the background information presented to participants at a workshop jointly organized by IUCN, FAO and TRAFFIC in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The workshop aimed to forge functional links among the various stakeholders concerned with the unsustainable use of wild fauna for food, and it contains the communiqué and a summary of the discussions related to problems and solutions.

Author : Robert Nasi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Food supply
ISBN : MINN:31951D02584272B

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Conservation and Use of Wildlife-based Resources by Robert Nasi Pdf

The importance of wildlife. Wildlife and sustainable livehoods. The bushmeat crisis. Synergistic factors affecting the sustainability of hunting. Linkages between bushmeat harvest and other available protein sources. Lessons learned and recommendations.

Author : Marc Bekoff
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226925363

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Ignoring Nature No More by Marc Bekoff Pdf

For far too long humans have been ignoring nature. As the most dominant, overproducing, overconsuming, big-brained, big-footed, arrogant, and invasive species ever known, we are wrecking the planet at an unprecedented rate. And while science is important to our understanding of the impact we have on our environment, it alone does not hold the answers to the current crisis, nor does it get people to act. In Ignoring Nature No More, Marc Bekoff and a host of renowned contributors argue that we need a new mind-set about nature, one that centers on empathy, compassion, and being proactive. This collection of diverse essays is the first book devoted to compassionate conservation, a growing global movement that translates discussions and concerns about the well-being of individuals, species, populations, and ecosystems into action. Written by leading scholars in a host of disciplines, including biology, psychology, sociology, social work, economics, political science, and philosophy, as well as by locals doing fieldwork in their own countries, the essays combine the most creative aspects of the current science of animal conservation with analyses of important psychological and sociocultural issues that encourage or vex stewardship. The contributors tackle topics including the costs and benefits of conservation, behavioral biology, media coverage of animal welfare, conservation psychology, and scales of conservation from the local to the global. Taken together, the essays make a strong case for why we must replace our habits of domination and exploitation with compassionate conservation if we are to make the world a better place for nonhuman and human animals alike.

Author : Varun Swamy,Miguel Pinedo-Vasquez
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9786021504482

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Bushmeat harvest in tropical forests by Varun Swamy,Miguel Pinedo-Vasquez Pdf

Food security is increasingly becoming a priority for tropical countries. This has led to reconsideration of the need to find systems and practices of sustainable harvest, consumption and trade of bushmeat and other wildlife products. This paper provides a synthesis of information found in the expanding global literature on the many dimensions and functions of game species, bushmeat and other game resources. Much research effort has focused on documenting and measuring the impact of bushmeat harvesting on populations of targeted game species. This has resulted in an emphasis of conservation effort on the protection of game species and the criminalization of hunting, bushmeat trade and consumption. Despite decades of official bans on bushmeat trade and consumption, some socioeconomic studies have shown that bushmeat is often the main source of protein and income for low-income urban and rural families in some tropical countries. Similarly, the role of large and small-bodied game species in the sustainable provision of seed dispersion and other ecosystem services are underlined by some ecological and conservation biology studies. A great diversity of complex management systems of game species in forests and on agriculture land are reported by some ethnographic studies. The encouraging results from some bushmeat studies are an incentives to conduct evidence-based studies that can generate knowledge and information that can help policy-makers to make informed decisions.

Author : Tien Ming Lee,Amanda Sigouin,Miguel Pinedo-Vasquez,Robert Nasi
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9786021504543

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The harvest of wildlife for bushmeat and traditional medicine in East, South and Southeast Asia by Tien Ming Lee,Amanda Sigouin,Miguel Pinedo-Vasquez,Robert Nasi Pdf

Bushmeat has always provided a source of nutrition and traditional medicine for local people throughout Asia; this important resource is becoming increasingly under pressure due to loss of forest and overharvesting because of rising demand from growing human populations and trade (legal and illegal). For this reason, the conservation of forests and sustainable use of wildlife are both imperative for improving rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation. A comprehensive literature review yielded 236 papers relevant to this topic, with the greatest number of papers discussing Southeast Asia (61%) followed by South Asia (22%) and East Asia (16%). Potential solutions that emerged from the review include the use of: measures of harvest to better gauge sustainable offtake levels, protected areas and recovery zones; improved governance; and the implementation of co-management partnerships. Potential solutions for the traditional medicine trade include urban demand reduction campaigns, introduction of synthetic alternatives, increased efforts to reduce illegal trade, and implementation of certification schemes for wildlife products. In all of these cases, a myriad of social implications, such as the importance and spiritual significance of bushmeat in different cultures, the preferences for bushmeat over farmed alternatives and the tradition of wildlife-derived medicines, must be considered. Areas for further research include: the study of climate change on bushmeat and food security; the traditional medicine supply chain; consumer reaction to synthetic alternatives; the use of bushmeat particularly for medicinal purposes in urban societies; and the negative effects of the growing wildlife trade on local livelihoods.

Author : Bruce Rocheleau
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107187306

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Wildlife Politics by Bruce Rocheleau Pdf

An analysis of forces affecting wildlife politics worldwide, covering topics such as overexploitation, hunting, ecotourism and trafficking.

Author : Agustín Fuentes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1596 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470673379

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The International Encyclopedia of Primatology, 3 Volume Set by Agustín Fuentes Pdf

The International Encyclopedia of Primatology represents the first comprehensive encyclopedic reference focusing on the behaviour, biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, and taxonomy of human and non-human primates. Represents the first comprehensive encyclopedic reference relating to primatology Features more than 450 entries covering topics ranging from the taxonomy, history, behaviour, ecology, captive management and diseases of primates to their use in research, cognition, conservation, and representations in literature Includes coverage of the basic scientific concepts that underlie each topic, along with the latest advances in the field Highly accessible to undergraduate and graduate students in primatology, anthropology, and the medical, biological and zoological sciences Essential reference for academics, researchers and commercial and conservation organizations This work is also available as an online resource at www.encyclopediaofprimatology.com

Author : Julie Urbanik,Connie L. Johnston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781440838354

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Humans and Animals by Julie Urbanik,Connie L. Johnston Pdf

An engaging and at times sobering look at the coexistence of humans and animals in the 21st century and how their sometimes disparate needs affect environments, politics, economies, and culture worldwide. There is an urgent need to understand human-animal interactions and relations as we become increasingly aware of our devastating impact on the natural resources needed for the survival of all animal species. This timely reference explores such topics as climate change and biodiversity, the impact of animal domestication and industrial farming on local and global ecosystems, and the impact of human consumption of wild species for food, entertainment, medicine, and social status. This volume also explores the role of pets in our lives, advocacy movements on behalf of animals, and the role of animals in art and media culture. Authors Julie Urbanik and Connie L. Johnston introduce the concept of animal geography, present different aspects of human-animal relationships worldwide, and highlight the importance of examining these interconnections. Alphabetical entries illustrate key relationships, concepts, practices, and animal species. The book concludes with a comprehensive appendix of select excerpts from key primary source documents relating to animals and a glossary.

Author : Lere Amusan
Publisher : Ethics International Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781804410516

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Food Security and Food Sovereignty Challenges in Africa by Lere Amusan Pdf

This edited volume advances knowledge of food security and food sovereignty for students and researchers. The book analyses and interprets field data and interrogates relevant literature, which forms the basis for decisions on improving food security and sovereignty in Africa. It deepens an understanding of food fraud, and of multinational corporations’ (MNCs) manipulations of food quality to the detriment of consumers. It provides information to advance new knowledge on the issue of international interdependency of unequal exchange, and the inactions of governments against the dumping and waste of food.

Author : Connie J. Clark,John R. Poulsen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470673737

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Tropical Forest Conservation and Industry Partnership by Connie J. Clark,John R. Poulsen Pdf

Historically, the conservation of forests and wildlife has focused on the creation of national parks and reserves. However, only 9% of protected areas are larger than 14,000 hectares, likely making them too small to conserve ecosystem services and prevent loss of wide-ranging keystone species such as elephant and leopard. New approaches are needed that extend conservation beyond protected area boundaries into areas where economic considerations prevail. The book describes one such emerging model of conservation: the integration of the private sector into partnerships to protect biodiversity and improve forest management. While such partnerships are being created in nearly every sector of resource extraction, detailed analyses of how such partnerships work and whether they benefit biodiversity conservation are rare. Using a case study from the Congo Basin, the book examines principles of conservation and partnership, and provides technical and methodological details to replicate an innovative conservation model. It presents concrete solutions for expanding conservation across multi-use landscapes, a necessary action as industry expands to all the corners of the globe.

Author : Nathalie Van Vliet,Robert Nasi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889662388

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Shifting the Paradigms for Sustainable Wildmeat Use in Tropical and Sub-Tropical Regions by Nathalie Van Vliet,Robert Nasi Pdf

In Tropical and sub-tropical Range States, wildmeat is an important source of nutrition and income, but current extraction levels of vulnerable taxa are considered unsustainable. As such, wildmeat use is often seen as problematic for wildlife conservation. From a development perspective, balancing the nutritional needs of people who depend on wildmeat with biodiversity conservation is the greatest challenge. But why can’t wildmeat use be seen as an ally for conservation? Most analysis of wildmeat use have framed the problem around a rather simplistic paradigm where wildmeat use is unsustainable and should therefore be reduced or stopped to ensure wildlife conservation. Indeed, until the early start of this century most research efforts have been rooted in the biological disciplines, focused on quantifying the magnitude of the trade and measuring its level of destruction on wildlife species and ecosystems. This most often led to the institution of prohibitive policies intended for the protection of the wild resources, such as separating people from wildlife, expanding tightly-managed protected area networks, blanket criminalization of wild meat hunting, and increasing enforcement and interdiction measures. More recently, based on the elucidation of the role of wild meat in human livelihoods, some practitioners defend the idea that consumptive uses of wildlife are the only way to save it in the long run.