Conservation Options for Sustainable Management of Wildlife Species in the Three Ecological Zones of Adamawa State, Nigeria

The study evaluated management options for the sustainable conservation of wildlife species and factors that will actualize the Successful Implementation of the Options in the three ecological zones in Adamawa state. The study tool consists of a structured questionnaire, multi-stage and simple rando...

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Published in:International journal of innovative research and development 2023-08
Main Authors: Saidu Ahmed Bode, Clestus Akosim, Zakari Buba Yaduma
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The study evaluated management options for the sustainable conservation of wildlife species and factors that will actualize the Successful Implementation of the Options in the three ecological zones in Adamawa state. The study tool consists of a structured questionnaire, multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques employed for data collection. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions were used for data analysis. Results indicated that management options identified included captive breeding and domestication, safari and zoo, community forestry, hunting reserve, game reserve, game ranching and National park. Regression analysis between management options and factors that will ensure their success in the ecological zones (land availability, government policies and legislation, awareness of values of wildlife conservation, willingness to support wildlife conservation/attitude and willingness to contribute financially to wildlife conservation) revealed that land availability (p
ISSN:2278-0211
2278-0211
DOI:10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i6/SEP22013