Community Management of Natural Resources: A Case Study from Ankarafantsika National Park, Madagascar |
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Authors: | Benoît G. P. Aymoz Vololomboahangy R. Randrianjafy Zarasoa J. N. Randrianjafy Damase P. Khasa |
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Affiliation: | 1. Département des sciences du Bois et de la Forêt, Centre d’étude de la forêt, Université Laval, Sainte-Foy, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada 2. Département de Biologie animale et Ecologie, Université de Mahajanga, Campus Universitaire d’Ambondrona, B.P. 652, Mahajanga, Madagascar 3. Direction Provincial du Projet de Soutien au Développement Rural, 5 rue Victor Hugo Ampasika, 401, Mahajanga, Madagascar
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Abstract: | We analyzed the management, resource use and conservation of the Ankarafantsika National Park (Madagascar) to develop a management plan, which provides a sustainable development strategy of the area while empowering the local residents. Using qualitative methodology we performed interviews with villagers and local organizations to assess the park’s successes and failures from local stakeholders’ perspectives. People living in a village with a permanent Madagascar National Parks (MNP) agent are more favorable to and supportive of the park conservation. People living in the park are supportive but are more divided. On the other hand, people living on the periphery of the park see conservation as more of a burden. Strategies like more equitable distribution of wealth, environment improvement and decentralization of power are discussed to achieve a more sustainable management plan based on community natural resources management. Short-term, medium, and long-term interventions from park authorities are needed to ensure the cooperation of local people in conservation endeavors. |
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Keywords: | Community management Rural development Decentralization Qualitative methodology |
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