Human-Wildlife Conflict and Population Status of Swayne's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus Buselaphus Swaynei) in Senkele Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
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2006-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
he study on the population status of Swayne's hartebeest was carried out in Senkele
wayne's hartebeest Sanctuary. The ground total count was 283 and 351 during the
ret and dry seasons, respectively. The population number increased during the dry
eason because of calving of large number of adult-females. Illegal resource
xploitation, loss of wildlife habitat, increasing number of settlers and overstocking
ate of livestock are the major problems encountered. Such activities resulted in
onflict and wildlife depletion. Four selected Peasant Associations, 220 household
.amples were identified for interview and group discussion. Overstocking rate of
ivestock and human pressure in the Sanctuary are the main source of human-wildlife
:onflict in the area. Among the respondents, 58.18% faced crop damage at various
evels. Crop damage was not the primary source of conflict in the area, but the level of
iamage varying significantly between villages. Swayne's hartebeest, vervet monkey,
Narthog and porcupine were blamed for the damage. However, warthog was
:onsidered as the major notorious pest. Most respondents had a negative attitude
towards conservation measures. Lack of free access to grazing area and interest to
settle in the wildlife area are the main reasons. Attitudes were significantly related to
locally perceived benefits, education, family size and age of the settlers. The perception
of the local people in conserving and managing the resources is completely different
compared to the views of staff members of the Sanctuary.
Key words: Human-wildlife conflict, Senkele Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary, livestock,
attitude, conservation.
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Human – wildlife conflict, Senkele Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary, livestock, attitude, bconservation.