Hunting indicators for community-led wildlife management in tropical Africa

作者：Davy Fonteyn, Adeline Fayolle, Julia E. Fa, Hadrien Vanthomme, Philippe Vigneron, Cédric Vermeulen, Rémi Malignat, Benoît Konradowski, Mexan Noel Yia Okanabene, Stéphane Axel Dibotty-di Moutsing, S. Dias, Christophe Deniau, Guillaume Cornu, Marion Groschêne, Daniel Cornélis · 发表于：npj Biodiversity · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1038/s44185-024-00048-4 · 被引用次数：9 · 研究领域：Wildlife Ecology and Conservation、Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology、Zoonotic diseases and public health

Engaging local communities is pivotal for wildlife conservation beyond protected areas, aligning with the 30 × 30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. We assessed the effectiveness of 33 offtake indicators, derived from hunter declarations, in monitoring the status and extent of degradation of hunted wildlife sourced from camera trap surveys and faunal composition analysis. The rodents:ungulates ratio in offtake and the mean body mass of total offtake emerged as practical and robust indicators of faunal degradation within hunting systems, with significant potential for broader application in similar tropical forest environments. Our findings provide a blueprint for managing and conserving natural resources in tropical regions through community-based initiatives. Involving local stakeholders ensures sustainable wildlife use and fosters ownership and responsibility. This study advances conservation efforts, bridging scientific rigor with community engagement for effective biodiversity preservation.