A political-ecology approach to wildlife conservation in Kenya
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title
Environmental Values
Publication Date
1-1-1996
Volume
5
First Page
335
Last Page
347
Abstract
Kenya has one of the highest remaining concentrations of tropical savanna wildlife in the world. It has been recognised by the state and international community as a 'unique world heritage' which should be preserved for posterity. However, the wildlife conservation efforts of the Kenya government confront complex and often persistent social and ecological problems, including land-use conflicts between the local people and wildlife, local people's suspicions and hostilities toward state policies of wildlife conservation, and accelerated destruction of wildlife habitats.
Recommended Citation
Akama, J.S., G.W. Burnett, and C.L. Lant, 1996. A political-ecology approach to wildlife conservation in Kenya. Environmental Values 5(1996): 335-47.