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Identifying And Categorizing Stakeholders For Protected Area Expansion Around A National Park In Namibia, Lelani Mannetti, Thomas Goettert, Ulrich Zeller, Karen J. Esler

Sustainable Futures Lab Publications

Protected areas and adjacent landscapes are increasingly being viewed as integrated. A more general awareness is emerging of the relevance of collectively managed landscapes for conservation and human well-being. In Namibia, areas dedicated to conservation are increasing because of the proliferation of conservancies and game reserves. Management toward integrated conservation in these landscapes involves land use practices variably dedicated to wildlife management and the inclusion of land owners and resource users in the decision-making process. We use stakeholder analysis to identify participants integral to an expanded protected area network around the Etosha National Park in Namibia. We identified and categorized …