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Rights, Resources and Rural Development: Community-based Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa

Paperback

Main Details

Title Rights, Resources and Rural Development: Community-based Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Christo Fabricius
Edited by Eddie Koch
Edited by Stephen Turner
Edited by Hector Magome
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreManagement of land and natural resources
Sustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9781844070091
ClassificationsDewey:333.70968
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Technical / Manuals
Illustrations Figures, tables, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Earthscan Ltd
Publication Date 1 May 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is an approach that offers multiple related benefits: securing rural livelihoods; ensuring careful conservation and management of biodiversity and other resources; and empowering communities to manage these resources sustainably. Recently, however, the CBNRM concept has attracted criticism for failing in its promise of delivering significant local improvements and conserving biodiversity in some contexts. This book identifies the flaws in its application, which often have been swept under the carpet by those involved in the initiatives. The authors analyse them, and propose remedies for specific circumstances based on the lessons learned from CBNRM experience in southern Africa over more than a decade. The result is essential reading for all researchers, observers and practitioners who have focused on CBNRM in sustainable development programmes as a means to overcome poverty and conserve ecosystems in various parts of the globe. It is a vital tool in improving their methods and performance. In addition, academics, students and policy-makers in natural resource management, resource economics, resource governance and rural development will find it a very valuable and instructive resource.

Author Biography

Christo Fabricius is Professor of Environmental Science, Rhodes University, South Africa. Eddie Koch is a Director of Mafisa Research and Planning, South Africa. Hector Magome is Director of Conservation Services at South African National Parks. Stephen Turner works at the Centre for Cooperation, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.