Haramaya
Haramaya
Haramaya
ABDURAMAN JEMAL
ID №:- 2971/07
ADVISOR:- TEMESGEN ..(MSc)
MARCH, 2017
Finally we would like to take thanks for Haramaya University College of natural and
computational science department of biology for giving us this opportunity which may
have a considerable contribution to our future career.
1. introductoin............................................................................1
1.1 Background of study----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.litreture review....................................................................................................4
2.1 Conservation Discourse-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
2.3 Biodiversity----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
5. 1 CONCLUSION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
5.2. Recommendation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
5. REFERENCES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background of study
Human negative interaction between people and wildlife has recently become one of the
fundamental aspects of wildlife management as it represents the most widespread and complex
challenge currently being faced by the conservationist around the world. Human negative
interaction arises mainly because of the loss, degradation and fragmentation of habitats through
human activities such as, logging, animal husbandry, agricultural expansion, and developmental
projects (Fernando, P. et al.,2005). Consequently, it leads to greater contact and conflict with
humans as wild animals seek to fulfill their nutritional, ecological and behavioral needs
(Sukumar, R. 1990). The damage to human interests caused by contact with such animals can
include loss of life or injury, threats to economic security, reduced food security and livelihood
opportunities. The rural communities with limited livelihood opportunities are often hardest hit
by conflicts with wildlife. Without mitigating Human negative interaction the results are further
impoverishment of the poor, reduced local support for conservation, and increased retaliatory
killings of wildlife causing increased vulnerability of wildlife populations. Understanding the
ecological and socio-economical context of the HWC is a prerequisite to bring about an efficient
and long-term management of wildlife and its habitats(Sukumar, R. 1990).
Human wildlife conflict is one of the major threats to house hold food security and rural
incomes. In Africa, the great dependence of a large proportion of the human population for their
survival on land, coupled with the presence of many species of large mammals leads to many
sources of conflict between people and wildlife (Hill, C. M. 1998).
As human populations have grown demands on the limited resources have increased and the
intensity of conflicts between conservation authorities and local people has escalated. Dispute
over land-use between the local people and wildlife conservation agencies is becoming a serious
challenging problem in developing countries like Ethiopia (IIED, 1994: 15).
As conservation rules are broken, rendering enforcements impracticable and costly. The change
in attitude and increased killing of animals, their shrinking habitats and the economic decline of
many African countries, have led to a growing consensus among conservationists and
international conservation organization that the American national park model, commonly
referred as ìfences-and finesî approach, has failed to protect wildlife in the continent (IIED,
1994). As a result, conservationists have been searching for viable and sustainable alternatives or
a lasting solution since the late 1970ís and early 1980ís (IIED, 1994).
The most appealing alternative approach for the conservationists was to establish agreements
between communities living adjacent to wildlife areas and the conservation authority that
promised co-operation, partnership and the equitable distribution of wildlife costs and benefits.
However, before any alternative strategies can be implemented the relationship between the
wildlife and the local people must be clearly understood. In many parts of Africa, the conflict
between local people and wildlife is probably the major conservation issue at the present.
Conservation attitudes of local people living adjacent to wildlife habitats are strongly influenced
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by problems associated with wildlife.which has been a source of long standing conflict with the
local community.
Local communities who are unable to control the losses and damage that may be caused by
wildlife are more likely to develop a negative attitude towards the wildlife and to the rules and
regulations of wildlife conservation.
A number of studies have indicated that people who perceived benefits and enjoy unrestricted
access to natural resources, usually support wildlife conservation efforts and protected areas
(Kellert, 1985b; McNeelly, 1988; Hartup, 1994 cited in Zelalem,1995).For the conservation of
natural resources to be effective, the attitudes of the local communities towards the conservation
programme and, above all, their attitude towards the resource to be protected must be studied so
that the communities perceived needs and aspirations can be taken into account (Infield, 1988;
Fiallo and Jacobson, 1995).
Conservation policies and strategies, viewing conservation in departure from human activities
and human interest have proven a failure. Policy makers and conservationists give little attention
to institutional and social dimensions in managing natural resources. Conservations realities are
overwhelmingly social, cultural, and economic and political. The success or failures are squarely
dependent on the extent to which these realities are appreciated. Researchers have the view that
natural resource managements and conservation cannot be merely viewed with instrumental
reasoning rather it is more importantly a social discourse shaped and influenced by social
process, institutions, livelihood related human activities and social organizations.
There are positively contributing attribute like indigenous managements, informal rules and
socio cultural reality that demand exploration and systemically organized information. However,
systematically organized information and knowledge has not yet existed on past and
contemporary property right relations, community perspective ,world view, attitude and the role
of different actors influencing the management of the sanctuary. More over the outcome of this
study is expected to contribute knowledge about the importance of forum shopping for
addressing overlapping interest of administrative and development bodies influencing the
management of wildlife in garamulata lencha forest.
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1.3 Objectives of the Study
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management
wildlife at lencha forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection
of wild life conservation in the area.
In Ethiopia agriculture is the main stay of significant population that generate its livelihood
source from natural resource. There has been competing interest of natural resource demand
between agrarian rural population and nature preserving goal of wildlife in many unprotected
area. Garamulata lencha forest has been one of unprotected area facing similar situation which
requires critical examination of the opportunities and constraints in managing wildlife of
garamulata. The study will be directly beneficial societies by giving awareness creation to
conservation and wildlife management. Moreover lesson will be drawn to suggest further
research on ways for effective arrangements on natural resource managements among stake
holders with multiple and contrasting interest and value while facing comparable problems in the
country.
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2. Literature review
2.3 Biodiversity
In response to the climatic variety, many species are only present in certain areas of the country,
where their climatic requirements are met. As extended high elevation levels are rather unique in
Africa, the mountains are rich in species that have only developed there, so the degree of
endemism in Ethiopia's mountain range is quite high proportionately to the total number of
species in the country. The species diversity in the cool mountains, though, is much lower than in
the hot moist lowlands, as in general, species diversity is highest in hot moist areas. With about
6000 species recorded for the country about 10% of which is endemic – the plant diversity of
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Ethiopia is the highest in Northern Africa for the same latitude. The on-line database of the
Ethiopian Flora Network lists 140 red-data species for Ethiopia. Many flowers are of
extraordinary beauty and contribute to the splendor of Ethiopia's dramatic landscapes. With
about 320 species of mammals, Ethiopia is one of Africa's most diverse countries for mammals.
A great selection of the famous African mammals is still present in the country. This diverse
wildlife, which includes 36 endemic species of mammals. Potentially, could make Ethiopia one
of the top safari destinations in Africa. The species whose conservation state is considered to be
globally concerning, include 5 critically endangered, 8 endangered, 12 near-threatened species
and 27 vulnerable species. For the survival of all those globally concerning species, Ethiopia
plays a critical role. For a lot of people who decide to visit Africa their main interest is to view
large mammals in great variety, large numbers and at close proximity.
Yet, the large mammal populations can't be compared with the wildlife spectacles of Kenya or Tanzania,
but this may change considerably, once effective management comes in place. There are remnant
populations of Elephants,Loxodontaafricana, (an estimated 850), Lions, Panteraleo,(an estimated 1,000
and an endemic subspecies) and of most large ungulates. Spotted Hyaenas,Crocutacrocuta, are present
throughout the country. However, the remnant 1 or 2 populations of Black Rhino, Dicerosbicornis, that
are rumouredto still survive in the country have remained illusive to the eyes of professional biologists for
many decades. Of the fauna, the best known taxon is the avifauna; more than 860 species of birds have
been registered for the country, making Ethiopia the most bird species rich country in Africa
(DaanVreugdenhil et al.,2013 )
Forest loss and degradation is mostly caused by the expansion of agricultural land and as well as
over grazing. Increasing food production is also one reason for the conversion of natural habitats
to agricultural land.
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3.MATERIAL AND METHOD
3.1 study site description
Girawa is one of the district in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia . Part of the East HarargheZone , Girawa is
bordered on the south by GolaOda , on the west by Meyyu muluke, on the north by KurfaChele, and on
the east by Fedis . The altitude of this district ranges from 500to 3230 meters above sea level; Gayle is the
highest point; other significant peaks include Mount GaraMuleta. A survey of the land in Girawa
(released in 1996) shows that 54.3% is arable or cultivable, 4.4% pasture, 1.2% forest ,21.8% built-up,
and the remaining 18.3% is considered degraded or otherwise unusable.
The 2007 national census reported a total population for this district of 240,173, of whom 121,751 were
men and 118,422 were women; 5,893 or 2.45% of its population were urban dwellers.
The secondary source of information was obtained from books, articles, and previous studies
reports. Outcome of quantitative survey result was used to characterize, develop pattern and
substantiate the study outcome. Pertinent data of survey result such as household demographic
socio economic characteristics, asset ownership, livestock conditions, and so on were taken to be
used where appropriate.
Mainly qualitative data would be gathered from sample respondents. In addition secondary data
would be collected from historical maps, study reports and records. The data would be collected
through key informant interviews, and observation. The author designed selecting interviewees
from three categories of elders youth and knowledgeable persons representing three predominant
livelihood bases from agricultural, both mixed crop production and livestock keeping as well as
purely pastoral living in past.
Accordingly, the selections of interviewees would be made together with the village community
leadership.
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3.4 Data size
In the study area, there are2,850 population and 275 household (source: kebele administration).
Due to time, money and other constraints only sample of 20 individual household heads would
be surveyed, using a random sampling technique those household would be selected. Random
sampling technique would be used to include all possibility and to gave equal chance for all the
aspect of the community
Historical documents were results of individual and social as well as organizational accounts of
the past. Such documents were valuable source of information and relevant documents would be
refereed and used. Thus document reviews would be made on the assessment report of boundary
demarcation and study report on the cover of the forest and biodiversity of the wildlife in the
lencha forest from the kebele.
3.5.2 Interviews
Checklists of questions would be used as flexible guides. A question coming from the
Interviewee’s response, observations of things around was used for unstructured interview.
Interview guide of various types would be used for different organization to get respective
information.
The issue of resource use, tenure regimes, evolution of property regime and respective
institutional arrangement assessed through historical interview. Key people such as traditional
leaders or elders would be interviewed to collect information about history and social relations
within the village and respective property relation over government regimes and across. The key
informants would be selected on the basis their knowledge of resource and social history in the
area. Moreover the member would be composed of experience from different livelihood basis
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and ecological areas. Interview with the key informants dealt with: historical situation, major
causes, and impacts of changes of governing policies, current and past perception on wildlife
conservation and concern about livelihood issues among local communities, and their
recommendation to tackle the problems. The interview would be made with NGO, and
government staffs, and perception of the community.
In this study data analysis involves examining, evaluating, synthesizing and contemplating the coded
data. The collected data would be categorized, coded and analyzed. Simple content analysis and
explanation building used and the analysis would be made both during and after data collection.
Secondary survey would be adapted and combined with qualitative data
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
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To investigate prevailing opportunities and constraints in the managing wildlife
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
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The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
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1.3.1 Specific objectives are:
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
The overall objective of the research is to investigate threat to wildlife facing and management wildlife at
lenca forest in garamulata and to assess the local people's attitude towards protection of wild life
conservation in the area.
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To know the conservation method that practicing in the area.
4(20%) were illiterate , 6(30%) were grade 2-5, 7(35%) were grade 6-10 and the least 3(15%)
were above grade 10.
Table 4.2 the main cause wild life loss in the study area.
3 Hunting 10 50%
4 Total 20 100%
Table 4.2 show that the farmer practice respondents of the main facilitator wild life lost.
According to the above table showed that 50% of the respondents replied that the main cause of
wild life loss in their locality was hunting (sukumar. R 1990). The other respondents responded
that conflict between themselves and losing of their habitat.
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No Respondent answer No of respondent Percentage
1 Government 7 35%
2 Society 3 15%
4 Total 20 100%
The above table clearly showed that half of the total respondents replied that all individual had
the responsibility to conserve wild life.
Not only this, but also the government and society were responsible to conserve wild life. For all
the above information all of them had responsible to protect threat to wild life.
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Generally, the low education of the residence in the locality also a great problem on how to
utilize natural resources and how to conserve as well. According to the finding giving the
prevalent education to the community would be decisive factor to minimize threat of wild life.
5.2. Recommendation
Most farmer did not have education to conserve wild life. So the community should be
learned.
The effort should be taken by the government to conserve wild life
Once conservation structure constructed, it should be maintained whenever necessary.
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Appendix(questionnary).
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This questionares are to collect data concerning on threat to wild life and thier conservation
practice in gara mulata lencha forest. The questionary will be prepared by english language and
translated to Afan oromo.
Personal information.
1.kebele______
D.above grade 10
6. What is the main cause for lossing of wild life at gara mulata lencha forest ?
C. Hunting D. all.
7. what are the main effect come by the lossing of wild life arround your locality ?
D. all
8.what are the main advantage of wild life conservation arround your area?
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A. re freshing of your environment
B. when it will conserved it become the suorce of income for your government
E. Other_______
9.According to your view is there any effective method of wild life conservation around your
locality? A. Yes B. No
10. .Wich of the following have the responsiblity for protection of wild life ?
C. Our government only D.all have responsable to protect the wild life
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