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Protected areas as frontiers for human migration.

Zinta Zommers1, David W MacDonald

  • 1Department of Zoology, Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, University of Oxford, The Recanati-Kaplan Centre, Tubney House, Tubney, OX13 5QL, United Kingdom. zinta.zommers@lmh.ox.ac.uk

Conservation Biology : the Journal of the Society for Conservation Biology
|May 19, 2012
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Human migration to protected areas is driven by perceived land availability and social networks. Different migrant groups, particularly regional migrants, exhibit distinct livelihood strategies and contribute to deforestation near Budongo Forest Reserve.

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Area of Science:

  • Conservation Biology
  • Human Geography
  • Environmental Studies

Background:

  • Human population growth near protected areas is a complex issue with debated causes.
  • Understanding migration drivers is crucial for effective conservation strategies around protected areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the causes of human migration to protected areas in Uganda.
  • To differentiate forest use patterns between migrant and non-migrant communities.
  • To analyze the environmental impact of various migrant categories.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 821 interviews in 16 villages near Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda.
  • Categorized respondents into nonmigrants, socioeconomic migrants (local and regional), and forced migrants.
  • Collected data on birthplace, migration history, assets, activities, and forest use.
  • Utilized principal component analysis to assess environmental impacts.

Main Results:

  • High migration rates observed between 1998-2008, with perceived land availability and family ties as key drivers.
  • Regional migrants were more numerous near Lake Albert and showed different livelihood strategies (e.g., wage labor).
  • Regional migrants were disproportionately represented in hunting activities and associated with deforestation.

Conclusions:

  • Current models of human population growth near protected areas need refinement.
  • Social networks and livelihood choices significantly influence migration patterns.
  • Different migrant groups have varying environmental effects, necessitating tailored conservation approaches.