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The correlation between bushmeat harvesting and wildlife abundance in the tofala-mone forest corridor, Cameroon
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Abstract
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| The use of sophisticated tools and unconventional methods in wildlife exploitation is a threat to wildlife conservation. This study analysed the influence of bushmeat harvesting on wildlife abundance in the Tofala-Mone Forest Corridor (TMFC), Cameroon. Data were collected across 8 villages using semi-structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and transect survey. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used for quantitative data while content analyses were used for qualitative data. The key finding revealed that the main reason for bushmeat harvesting was for income generation. Agriculture, large family sizes and motivation were some of the factors influencing harvesting. An average of 16.0 +/- 2.0 animals was harvested weekly per harvester, giving an annual average of 272.8901tons per harvester. Annual bushmeat harvested stood at 2,665,156 Francs CFA (5,330 US Dollar) per harvester. Most harvesters (97.3 %) reported a decrease in wildlife abundance. Hunting time per catch was reported to be about 3.48 hours compared to lesser time in the past. A negative correlation was obtained between harvested wildlife species and scarce wildlife species. This suggested that bushmeat exploitation was a major threat to wildlife abundance in the study areas. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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International Journal of Conservation Science
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Publication
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2017
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ISSN
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2067-533X
2067-8223
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Volume/pages
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8
:3
(2017)
, p. 465-474
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ISI
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000417375900011
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Full text (open access)
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