Land conservation and increased carbon uptake on land are fundamental to achieving the
ambitious targets of the climate and biodiversity conventions. Yet, it remains largely …

In many low-income countries, the conservation of natural resources in protected areas
relies on tourism revenue. However, tourist numbers in Africa were severely reduced by the …

Benefit-sharing mechanisms have been instrumental in securing the support of local
communities living on the edge of protected areas to implement protected area goals and …

Benefit-sharing mechanisms have been instrumental in securing the support of local
communities living on the edge of protected areas, and in resolving human-wildlife conflicts …

Protected areas that restrict human activities can enhance wildlife habitat quality. Efficacy of
protected areas can be improved with increased protection from illegal activities and …

Illegal access of resources within protected areas to meet basic needs plays a significant
role in the interaction between individuals, protected areas, and neighboring communities in …

Humans and elephants inevitably encounter competition over resources in the elephant
habitat. Due to different social development conditions, there may be differences in how …

Protected areas have long been recognized globally as an important strategy for conserving
biodiversity. However, the establishment of protected areas has often adversely impacted …

Land use/land cover (LULC) change, caused by human activities, can strongly affect wildlife
species and their habitats. Yet, human impacts onto lakes and associated indicator bird …

Human activities in mesic savanna ecosystems have resulted in plant communities that are
heavily dominated by fire‐tolerant grass species, are less diverse, and offer fewer …