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STATUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ZIMBABWE’S WILDLIFE

STATUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ZIMBABWE’S WILDLIFE. Enos Shumba. WHERE IS THE WILDLIFE. WHAT DO WE KNOW. The wildlife habitat has been considerably eroded in recent years. The elephant population is increasing (89 000-120 000 in 2000-2008) -HWC Rhino numbers in decline

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STATUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ZIMBABWE’S WILDLIFE

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  1. STATUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ZIMBABWE’S WILDLIFE EnosShumba

  2. WHERE IS THE WILDLIFE

  3. WHAT DO WE KNOW • The wildlife habitat has been considerably eroded in recent years. • The elephant population is increasing (89 000-120 000 in 2000-2008) -HWC • Rhino numbers in decline • Trends for other species not clear due to lack of regular inventories.

  4. WHAT DO WE KNOW • Climate change will have an impact on wildlife habitat. • Poaching is on the increase. • Ownership of wildlife is an issue in some areas • Wildlife is a driver of tourism & CAMPFIRE • There is more species diversity outside Parks • The sector is facing challenges in line with trends in country as a whole.

  5. WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES • Network of national parks areas-but facing challenges. • Rich history of participatory wildlife management (CAMPFIRE)-Upscale? • Conservancy approach-wildlife versus cattle ranching. Role for community conservancies? • TFCAs-To what extend has Zimbabwe benefited?

  6. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE • Re-discover strategic position of wildlife & other natural resources • Establish & periodically monitor what we have (inventories) • Popularize wildlife as an economic asset (asset based conservation). • Capacitate key players & strengthen PPCP)

  7. THANK YOU

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