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Aidan Keane1,2,3, Heather Gurd2,3, Dickson Kaelo2,3,4
1School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Plos One
|March 30, 2016
Summary
Community-based conservation (CBC) in Kenya shows diverse local preferences. Tailoring conservancy designs to individual needs, especially for women and Maasai communities, is crucial for equitable and sustainable conservation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ecology and Conservation Science
- Socio-economic Studies
- Environmental Management
Background:
- Community-based conservation (CBC) initiatives often overlook intra-community heterogeneity.
- Understanding diverse livelihood preferences is key to equitable conservation outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore livelihood preferences of men and women near Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- To differentiate preferences based on gender and conservancy membership.
Main Methods:
- A discrete choice experiment was employed to quantify preferences.
- Analysis differentiated between men and women, and conservancy members versus non-members.
Main Results:
- Maasai communities show strong pastoralism preference, but value diverse livelihoods.
- Women value conservancy membership more but wage income less.
- Existing members prioritize conservancy and livestock more than non-members.
Conclusions:
- Conservancies can benefit livelihoods but require careful design to avoid disadvantaging groups.
- Conservation interventions must address individual-level preference differences for fairness and sustainability.
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