Human–carnivore conflicts and retaliatory killings contribute to carnivore populations'
declines around the world. Strategies to mitigate conflicts have been developed, but their …

This empirical study investigates the causal factors affecting support for sustainable tourism
development (SSTD) at a world heritage site in Bisotun, a city in Kermanshah Province, Iran …

This short review summarizes the roles and behavioral responses of local communities
towards wildlife conservation in Ethiopia. The inherent practices of local communities in their …

Designated as a protected area (PA) in 1979, the Morne Seychellois National Park (MSNP)
hosts one of the three Ramsar sites in Seychelles–the Mare Aux Cochon (MAC). The park …

Understanding community attitudes towards protected areas is of great importance because
these attitudes are inherently linked to the long-term existence and effectiveness of …

Protected areas (PAs) are often conflict-ridden, but conflict resolution mechanisms are often
constrained by little appreciation of the perceptions of the principal agents (PA managers …

The success of biodiversity conservation in African countries depends to a large extend on
the cooperation of local communities. This study compared factors that influence attitudes of …

En el actual contexto de crisis socio-ecológica surge la necesidad de analizar cómo los
grupos humanos le damos significado a la naturaleza, siendo éste el principal objetivo en el …

The purpose of this article was to examine the prospects and challenges of community
based tourism as a livelihood diversification strategy for people living adjacent to the …

Negative human–wildlife interactions do not only have adverse effects on rural livelihoods
but also lead to negative attitudes toward wildlife conservation. This research uses primary …