Characterization of Animals Raiding the Community and Possible Measures for Mitigation Around Kibale National Park in Bigodi Town Council Kamwenge District.

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dc.contributor.authorTwinomuyambi, Ernest
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-28T18:07:52Z
dc.date.available2024-12-28T18:07:52Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractHuman-wildlife conflict, particularly animal raids on agricultural communities, poses a significant challenge to the livelihoods of residents living near protected areas such as Kibale National Park. This study aimed to characterize the animals involved in raiding activities, examine the impact of these raids on residents' livelihoods, and investigate the factors contributing to the increased frequency of such incidents. A descriptive research design with a mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 80 households selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The findings revealed distinct behavioral patterns among raiding animals, with motivations linked to habitat loss, food scarcity, and human encroachment. The raids significantly impacted the economic well-being of the residents, with severe losses reported in crop production. The study concluded that a combination of habitat restoration, enhanced monitoring, and community-based mitigation strategies is essential to reduce human-wildlife conflict in the area. Recommendations include the implementation of economic support programs, diversification of livelihoods, and the installation of non-lethal deterrents to protect both the community and wildlife.
dc.identifier.citationTwinomuyambi, Ernest (2024). Characterization of Animals Raiding the Community and Possible Measures for Mitigation Around Kibale National Park in Bigodi Town Council Kamwenge District. Kabale: Kabale University.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2575
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKabale University
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United Statesen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectCharacterization
dc.subjectAnimals
dc.subjectRaiding
dc.subjectCommunity
dc.subjectPossible Measures
dc.subjectMitigation
dc.subjectKibale National Park
dc.subjectBigodi Town Council
dc.subjectKamwenge District
dc.titleCharacterization of Animals Raiding the Community and Possible Measures for Mitigation Around Kibale National Park in Bigodi Town Council Kamwenge District.
dc.typeThesis

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