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Title: | Understanding Social Dimensions in Wildlife Conservation: Multiple Stakeholder Views | Authors: | Pimid, M Nasir M.R.M. Krishnan K.T. Chambers, GK Ahmad, AG Perijin, J |
Keywords: | Communication science;Conservation planning framework;Human–wildlife conflict;Kinabatangan;Malaysia;Social science;Social value;Stakeholder conflict;Wildlife conservation | Issue Date: | Apr-2022 | Publisher: | MDPI | Journal: | Animals | Abstract: | Numerous studies show the importance of social understanding in addressing multifaceted conservation issues. Building on a conservation planning framework, this study examines the social dimensions of wildlife conservation in Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia. It employs a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with sixty informants drawn from local community members, government officials, tourism operators, non-government organizations, and the private sector. Our results show that the incidence of human–wildlife conflicts has reduced in the region, but that conflicts among stakeholders themselves about wildlife still remain a significant threat for attaining successful conservation outcomes. Further stakeholder perceptions of increased wildlife numbers often contrast with actual counts returned by periodical surveys conducted by conservation agencies, e.g., showing a 30% decline of orangutans and a 29% decline of gibbon abundance. This shows that evidence-based conservation messages have not been communicated well. The study has implications for enhancing social values among conservation players, promoting local community empowerment and revising conservation awareness programs. |
Description: | Web of Science / Scopus |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3144 | ISSN: | 20762615 | DOI: | 10.3390/ani12070811 |
Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics - Journal (Scopus/WOS) |
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