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Symposia Details
Mitigating Human Wildlife Conflict in East Africa
Organizer: Scott McCormick (USAID)
Presenters: Jeremy Swanson (Honeyguide Foundation), Laly Lichtenfeld (Tanzania People & Wildlife Fund), Jeremy Goss (Big
Life Foundation), Marc Goss Escape (Foundation Mara Elephant Project), Tirus Wanyoike (Strathmore University iLab), Evans
Mwangi (USAID)
Tuesday, January 12th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session F4 Room Chui
Across the Tanzania-Kenya borderlands, rural pastoralists share the arid lands they use for livestock grazing and arable agriculture with
highly threatened wildlife species, such as elephants and African lions. The competition between people and wildlife for shared resources is
further compounded by an ever-increasing human population and spread of cultivation. At the same time, many lands outside of protected
areas continue to function as important wildlife habitat and migratory corridors for large mammals.
This continued expansion and encroachment has led to a struggle between wildlife conservation, agricultural development and food
security. Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC), due to crop destruction by elephants and livestock predation by lions, has a significant negative
impact on individual financial stability and fuels negative views of conservation. Not only does HWC adversely affect rural development,
but also exerts increased pressures on already threatened wildlife populations. For example, in the Amboseli-Kilimanjaro ecosystem, the
number of elephant deaths as a result of HWC is now as significant, if not more so, than losses through poaching.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa, through the Planning for Resilience in East Africa through
Policy Adaption, Research and Economic Development (PREPARED), is working with conservation organizations in Tanzania and Kenya
to develop community-based best practices for HWC programs. The goal is to enhance responsiveness to HWC and deter wild animals
from raiding farmers’ crops and from preying upon pastoralists’ livestock, thereby removing the major factors for community hostility
toward vulnerable wildlife.
Several deterrent methods are being piloted including a Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) Toolkit comprised of a mobile application
technology and simple tools (bullhorn, light, chili balls) that escalate in deterrence intensity; geo-fences, elephant collaring, and use of
UAV’s to track elephants movements and rapidly respond to incidences; Living Walls to protect livestock from predators; and chili fences to
deter elephants from destroying farmers’ crops. The realities, challenges and successes of implementing innovative HWC/HEC methods will
be presented during this session.
Carnivore Conservation Worldwide: A Holistic Review of Conflicts versus Benefits
Organizers: Tom Serfass (Frostburg State University) & Zoe Hanley (Washington State University)
Presenters: Yves Hausser (University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland), Adam Ferguson (Karatina University), Zoe
Hanley (Washington State University), Tom Serfass (Frostburg State University), Emmanuel Do Linh San (University of Forte
Hare), Mordecai Ogada (African Conservation Centre & Conservation Solutions Africa)
Wednesday, January 13th 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Session H1 Room Kirinyaga 1
Carnivores are an important component of naturally functioning ecosystems. However, large home range requirements and other life
history traits, especially predatory habits, enhance the likelihood of them coming into conflict with humans (hereafter, human-wildlife
conflict [HWC]). HWCs involving carnivores are varied, including direct threats to human safety (e.g., attacks on humans by large
carnivores), depredation of livestock, or concerns that predation will deplete prey species important to recreational hunting and fishing, or
subsistence. Historically, HWC involving carnivores has contributed to extensive persecution, sometimes resulting in large-scale
extirpations of some species. For example, Europeans have been engaged in efforts to eradicate certain carnivores for centuries,
successfully eliminating gray wolves (Canis lupus spp.) and brown (grizzly) bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) from most of the continent by the
early 1800s, and similar examples of carnivore extirpations can be demonstrated worldwide. The gradual development of more informed
attitudes towards predators (i.e., enhanced understanding of the importance of predation in ecosystem function) during the progression of
the 20th century has contributed to increased tolerance and appreciation of carnivores, particularly in developed countries. In concurrence
with increased tolerance, conservation strategies often have been developed and implemented to facilitate maintenance of extant carnivore
populations or recovery of depleted or extirpated populations. A consequence of these conservation strategies often has contributed to an
increased likelihood for interactions between carnivores and humans.
Factors influencing the degree of human intolerance or acceptance to interactions with carnivores are complex, including species-specific
concerns or interests, socioeconomic status, cultural factors, and proximity to the carnivore population. Human dimensions assessments of
carnivores often have focused on HWC, typically involving larger species. Also, although HWC involving carnivores are an important
conservation concern, the economic, ecological, and cultural values of these species likewise deserve appropriate attention and scrutiny.
Our proposed session will add detail and breadth to the discussion of human-carnivore interactions by: 1) including examples of large and
small carnivores; 2) examining HWC as well as positive attributes of each species; 3) offering global, African-specific, and region/
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- 1. Pathways Kenya 2016 Integrating Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management JANUARY 10-13, 2016 Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki, Kenya www.HDFWconference.org
- 2. 02 Contents: Welcome Page 03 Conference Planning Committee Page 04 Plenary Speakers Page 05 Check In Information Page 07 About Our Partners Page 08 Conference Logistics Page 19 Excursions Page 11 Symposia Details Page 13 Schedule Overviews Pages 22 Detailed Schedule Pages 25 Index of Authors & Presenters Pages 34 Advertisements Pages 42 Sponsors Back Cover Pa JANUARY Robin Depa Color
- 3. 03 Welcome to the fifth international Pathways Conference! At the Pathways Kenya Conference, we will explore human-wildlife conflict and coexistence, wildlife governance, ONE Health and many other timely human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife management topics. Why: As human developments expand and encroach upon wild lands and wildlife habitat, interaction between humans and wild animals can have serious impacts for both wildlife and human livelihoods. This program will explore the opportunities and challenges that arise. Biodiversity provides the foundation for healthy ecosystems and human habitat. We share this earth with other living beings and people depend on healthy fish and wildlife populations for subsistence as well as the revenue that tourism and even hunting brings to communities. Yet, in many places human-wildlife conflict and poorly planned development is driving wildlife species to the brink of extension. Other landscapes offer hopeful examples. Pathways Kenya will feature visionary wildlife managers, leaders in conservation policy, and the students and academics that are forging new frontiers. About the Conference: This conference provides a forum where scientists and practitioners can address a wide variety of topics that are critical to understanding the state of human dimensions science and application in fish and wildlife conservation. The conference kicks off with keynote presentations by Dr. Munir Virani and Kahindi Lekalhaile on Sunday evening and Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka and Tom Lalampaa on Monday morning. These four East Africans are conservation leaders with truly inspiring stories to share of how they worked with communities to transition from a focus on human-wildlife conflict to one that supports human-wildlife coexistence. Afterwards you can look forward to 17 symposia sessions throughout the conference put together by conservation leaders in the non-profit, government, and academic sectors. These symposia sessions are surrounded by an engaging array of lectures throughout the week by researchers and practitioners from 28 countries. Dr. Ruth Wnjiku Kiambo will close the program with a facilitated discussion. About the Training: Concurrent to the conference we are running a Pathways Kenya Training Program for early and mid career African conservationists and wildlife managers working on the ground with communities. 60 applicants were awarded highly competitive scholarships to attend this program. The trainees will attend the opening plenary and join the conference attendees for lunches and the Monday night social. By offering this training we aim to help to further build capacity for on the ground wildlife conservation in Africa and share lessons learned from around the continent and beyond. This is a way for the conference to give back, facilitate the transfer of knowledge and take our applied focus a step further. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to network with over 200 conference participants and 60 training participants during this program, meals and evening socials. We also hope that you will find time to experience the hospitality of Kenyan culture, get out and meet local people, take advantage of the amazing nearby wildlife viewing opportunities and perhaps even climb Mt. Kenya. Enjoy, Pathways Kenya 2016 JANUARY 10-13, 2016, NANYUKI, KENYA Esther A. Duke - Conference Director Department Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Robin Reid - Pathways Planning Team Department Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Brett Bruyere - Pathways Planning Team Department Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Mordecai Ogada - Pathways Local Organizer Conservation Solutions Afrika Michael J. Manfredo - Conference Co-Chair Department Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Jerry J. Vaske - Conference CO-Chair Department Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University
- 4. 04 Conference Planning Committee Michael J. Manfredo Professor & Department Head Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Jerry J. Vaske Professor Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Esther Duke Director of Special Projects and Programs Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Hallette Smyht Assistant Conference and Event Coordinator Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Brett Bruyere Pathways Planning Team Associate Professor Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Colorado State University Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Pathways Honorary Co-Chair Chair and President Anschutz Family Foundation Mordecai Ogada Pathways Local Organizer Director Conservation Solutions Afrika Conference Director: Conference Co-Chairs: Assistant Coordinator: Edward Warner Pathways Honorary Co-Chair Director of San Counties Foundation, Explores Foundations, & Philanthropist Robin Reid Pathways Planning Team Director Center for Collaborative Conservation Colorado State University
- 5. 05 Monday January, 11th 8:00am-10:00am. Kirinyaga Integrating One Health and Conservation to Promote Sustainable Development Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka: Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) Biography: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), a grassroots, nonprofit organization based in Uganda with a US Office in North Carolina, Gladys promotes conservation and public health by improving primary health care to both people and animals in and around protected areas in Africa with a vision to control transmission of disease where people, wildlife and livestock meet. She trained at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College, and in 2008, she was honored with the San Diego Zoo’s “Conservation in Action Award” and was among eight women given an award for outstanding contribution towards tourism development and women empowerment in 2007. She was the recipient of the prestigious Ashoka Fellowship in 2006. Between 1996 and 2000, she set up the first Veterinary Unit in the Uganda Wildlife Authority, pioneering the first wildlife translocations in her country since the 1970s and developed the first community education campaigns on risks of humans and gorilla disease transmission among others. An articulate, polished advocate, Gladys has been featured in documentaries on BBC 1, National Geographic, Animal Planet, MNet and Uganda Television. Achieving Conservation through Community Resilience and Rangelands Management Tom Lalampaa: Chief Operations Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). Chairman of Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA). Biography: Tom Lalampaa works with Northern Rangelands Trust as the Chief Operations Officer. NRT based at Lewa Conservancy, is an umbrella organization currently supporting 27 Community Conservancies across 10 Counties in Kenya. The Trust brings together the community, private sector and the government. Tom holds a BA in social work, MBA in strategic management, and an MA in Project planning and Management from the University of Nairobi. Tom is currently undertaking his PhD in Business Management at KEMU University. He is the Chairman of Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), a national body that brings together both private and community conservancies in Kenya. Tom has served as Vice Chairman of the Wildlife Security Task Force formed by the Government to asses and make recommendations on improving wildlife security in the Country, and in May 2011 he presented the US Congressional staff briefing, “Wildlife, Prosperity, and Security in Northern Kenya.” In 2013 Tom won the inaugural Tusk Award for conservation in Africa, presided by The Patron His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge at a ceremony in London. The award recognized his outstanding contribution to northern Kenya’s communities and wildlife. Plenary Speakers
- 6. 06 Plenary Speakers Sunday January, 10th 5:00pm-6:30pm. Kirinyaga Game of Poisons: From Asian Vulture Crisis to African Vulture Catastrophe Dr. Munir Virani Africa Program Director, The Peregrine Fund Biography: Dr. Munir Virani graduated with First Class Honors in Zoology and was selected by The Peregrine Fund to train as a raptor biologist under the legendary Simon Thomsett. Munir registered at the University of Leicester (U.K.) and did his Master’s degree on the endangered Sokoke Scops Owl. He successfully completed his Ph.D research at the University of Leicester (U.K) where his research focused on Augur Buzzards at Lake Naivasha. In 2000, Munir was sent to South Asia by The Peregrine Fund to evaluate the magnitude of declines of populations of Gyps vultures in the region. He set up a team of biologists and technical staff in India, Nepal and Pakistan and established a successful field and diagnostic research project that helped to identify the pharmaceutical drug diclofenac as the cause of the catastrophic crash of vulture populations there. Munir also directs raptor research projects in Africa. Munir is a member of the Board of Directors of the Raptor Research Foundation whilst also serving on Kenya’s Bird Committee, the Raptor Working Group and Associate Editor for the African Journal of Ornithology - Ostrich. In 2002, Munir was awarded the Aga Khan Foundation award for excellence in the Field of Science and Technol- ogy by His Highness Prince Amyn Mohamed.Munir has published over a 100 scientific and popular articles including a paper in the esteemed journal Nature. In 2007, he was awarded a prize for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year in a competition organized by Twende Travel Magazine. Influential Human Dimensions on the Historical Development of Wildlife Conservation in Laikipia-Samburu Region Mr. Kahindi Lekalhaile Wildlife Advisor, Africa Network for Animal Welfare Biography: Mr. Kahindi Lekalhaile’s job experience in nature conservation spans 25 years working as a naturalist, environmental education expert, trainer in wildlife social work, field research scientist, ecotourism expert, university lecturer, community-based conservation advisor and senior program manager. Some of his past experience includes assisting to set up the Samburu Elephant Research Centre under Save The Elephants charity in Africa under the supervision of the world-famous expert, Dr. Iain Douglas- Hamilton; executing the United Nation’s Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) program in Kenya covering the northern Kenya elephant population, which is the largest elephant free-ranging elephant population living outside any protected area in East Africa and pioneering the ‘PIKE’ technique (Proportion of Illegally Killed Elephants) as an early warning system for elephant ivory poaching in the world. A renowned crusader against illegal global trade of wildlife and wildlife products, Kahindi is an Earthwatch Fellow in Madagascar and the recipient of the 2006 Disney Conservation Hero award from Disney World.
- 7. 07 Check-in informtion Transportation for Pathways: Uso Africa Safaris has dedicated drivers for those traveling to and from Nairobi. To book or modify arrangements for your shuttle call: +254 725 261083 or Email: general.usoafrica.com Check-In and Registration Information: Pathways registration check-in will take place in the Pre-function area at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki. Sunday, January 10, 2014 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm and throughout the conference. Uploading Presentations: Presenters planning to use PowerPoint files who did not upload them to our website ahead of time must come to their assigned session room 30 minutes prior to the start of their session to load their presentation to the designated laptop. Please bring all files on a flash-drive. Business Services: The phone number for Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is +254 (0) 20 2265555. There is a copier and fax available for all guests. Administrative services are also available as needed. Tensions Between Community Livelihoods and Conservation/ Tourism Dialogue Dr. Ruth Wanjiku Kiambo JICA Project Biography: Dr. Ruth Wanjiku Kiambo is a tourism consultant with 20 years of experi- ence in diverse projects within East and Southern Africa. She has worked in the areas of tourism destination development, coastal resource management, sustainable communi- ty tourism, and on land rights. Wanjiku is based in Inhambane Province, Mozambique where she has established a consulting company that focuses on research and tourism. Wednesday January, 13th 2:30pm-3:30pm. Kirinyaga Plenary Speakers
- 8. 08 About our Partners: Colorado State University - Warner College of Natural Resources - Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department For more than a century Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources (WCNR) has played a leadership role in research, teaching, training and technical assistance related to the understanding and manage- ment of the world’s natural resources. Within the college, the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department focuses on understanding and attending to the needs and values of humans, human society, and culture as it relates to the natural environment. USAID U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America’s interests while improving lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. foreign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates markets and trade partners for the United States, and fosters good will abroad. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Human Dimensions Branch examines the complex relationships between people and the wildlife and habitats the National Wildlife Refuge System protects. They help wildlife practitioners and decision-makers consider social systems in conservation planning, design and implementation.
- 9. 09 About our Partners: Conservation Solutions Afrika Conservation Solutions Afrika’s (CSA) goal is to strike a balance between conservation and development: ensure species survival and ecosystems’ integrity while meeting the needs of development. They provide a balance be- tween conservation and development interests, while ensuring sustainable livelihoods. CSA activities are aimed at conservation and development; this includes conservation education to communities, securing livelihoods, protec- tion of wildlife habitats and migration routes, management of conservation in regards to development, incorporat- ing human dimensions in conservation, support to research and capacity building on conservation. African Conservation Centre The African Conservation Centre’s mission is to conserve biodiversity in East Africa and beyond through the col- laborative application of scientific and indigenous knowledge, improved livelihoods and good governance through development of local institutions. The centre helps conserve the diversity of life for the well being of all people and the environment. University of Nairobi - Centre for sustainable Dryland Ecosystems & Societies CSDES has partnered with Colorado State University and the Center for Col- laborative Conservation to develop a center that transforms higher education and creates relevant action research that builds human and institutional ca- pacity for sustaining and improving the ecosystems and human livelihoods in Kenya. Some of the Center activities include mainstreaming dryland issues in academic curricula review, short courses for skill building in dryland develop- ment and recruitment of Center interns among others. The center will also award short fellowships and grants for students and interns as well as faculty to work on needs-driven research for development on a competitive basis.
- 10. 10 Social An evening social event is scheduled for Monday, January 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 USD and will be available at the check-in and registration desk in the Pre-function Area. Drinks and snacks will be provided, as well as live entertainment from traditional Kikuyu dancers. Adapting to the Altitude Nanyuki, Kenya sits at 6,250 feet / 1,905 m above sea level. Persons who are not accustomed to high elevations should take care to drink a lot of water to avoid headaches, fatigue, insom- nia, and possible altitude sickness. It has been proven that consuming alcohol during your first 24 hours will have a greater impact upon you than what you might be used to. Please enjoy your alcoholic beverages with care. Medical Care The Mount Kenya Safari Club has a nurse and doctor on call. If you are in need of medi- cal attention, please contact the front desk. Conference Logisitics
- 11. 11 Fairmont Safaris offer a variety of trips for attendees (available from the hotel): • Solio Game Reserve • Sweet Waters Game Reserve • Aberdare National Park • Samburu Game Reserve ***Check with Front Desk for booking information. Excursions Safaris There are a variety of safari options for Pathways attendees as USO Africa Safaris, Ol Pejeta, and the Fairmont all offer options available near the hotel. Safaris range from one day to multiple overnight trips, and prices vary per trip. Call each office for exact pricing. USOAfrica Safaris has created custom safari opportunities specifically designed for Pathways Kenya Conference participants. Uso Africa Safaris is a values-driven company that provides clients an once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan adventure filled with wildlife viewing as well as experiences in local communities that increase their awareness and understanding about the world. U.S.A. +1 970 691 7243 Kenya +254 725 261083 general@usoafrica.com Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a nearby private wildlife conservancy with some of the highest predator densities in the country. After the 30 minute drive to the entrance, prepare for a full day of abundant wildlife-viewing opportunities of rhino, ele- phants, zebras, lions, and many ungulate species; a visit to a chimpanzee sanctuary, and; a stopover for lunch at a restaurant in the park (on your own). An Ol Pejeta guide will discuss management issues related to human-wildlife conflict and how the conservancy works with local agricultural and pastoral communities. info@olpejetaconservancy.org Tourism office: +254 (0) 707 187 141 or + 254 (0) 20 203 3244 The Mount Kenya Trust is offering Pathways Kenya attendees the opportunity to visit and learn about the world-renowned Mount Kenya Elephant Corridor. The project has been said to have ‘essentially relinked the wildlife habitats of Mount Kenya with those of northern Kenya’ and offers safe passage to many elephants, African wild dog and other species. It has also substantially reduced human wildlife conflict. Located 45 minutes’ drive from our conference venue, join the MKT and other partners for a journey through the corridor, ending at the ‘world’s first’ elephant underpass where you will hear more about the formation of the corridor and its day to day management. $50 USD - Four hour trip ( Midday, Sunday, January 10th and Evening, Thurs- day, January 14th) bsummers@mountkenyatrust.org (Will accommodate on site additions as space allows)
- 12. 12 Animal Orphanage The animal orphanage managed by the neighboring ranch and the William Holden Foundation is operated as a non-profit organization focusing on the re-introduction of the endangered Mount Kenya antelope – the bongo. The Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy offices are located across the reception of the Club and the access to the orphanage is located next to the main gate and the Art Gallery. It is open from 8.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. and 1.30p.m. to 5.30p.m. http://www.animalorphanagekenya.org/ Forest Reserve Walking Safari Guided game walks and sightseeing in the Forest Reserve are available through out the day, though the best times are early morning. Clients are escorted by a naturalist as well as armed Kenyan Wildlife Rangers, which makes for a very interesting three-hour walk, as the expert is a mine of information about the animals. Emphasis is placed on the flora and fauna, the bird-life, insects and the ecosystem. Ask the Mount Kenya Safari Club front desk for more information. Horse Back Rides Riding on horses through the Forest Reserve gives you a unique vantage point, as you can get very close to the animals. Book through reception, keeping in mind that the last ride is at 5.00 p.m. Ask the Mount Kenya Safari Club front desk for more information. Mountain Biking Mountain bikes are available at the Club either to ride within the Club or up the slopes of Mount Kenya with an expert rider. Book through reception. Ask the Mount Kenya Safari Club front desk for more information. Fishing Safaris Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa, second only to Mount Kilimanjaro. On its slopes are three very remote high altitude lakes. Lake Rutundu at approx 10,000ft, Lake Alice, beneath Ithanguni, at around 11,000 ft and Lake Ellis at 12,500ft. To reach the lakes you have to first ascend through the ancient Cedar forest that rings Mount Kenya which gives way as you climb to giant groundsel and heather forests. Lake Rutundu, immediately adjacent the fishing lodge has a, greenish tinge to its waters whilst Lake Alice, a 1 ½ hour walk from the lodge, has exceptional clarity and given the right light is a vibrant blue. Ask the Mount Kenya Safari Club front desk for more information. Excursions
- 13. 13 Symposia Details Integrating social science into One Health to inform research, policy, and outreach Organizers: Michael Manfredo (Colorado State University), Andreas Rechkemmer (Denver University) & Esther Duke (Colorado State University), James Herbert Williams (University of Denver) Round Table Panelists: Michael Manfredo (Colorado State University), Wayde Morse (Auburn University), Mary Gauvain (University of California - Riverside), Kathleen Galvin (Colorado State University), Philip Tedeschi (University of Denver), Richard (Reading University of Denver), Asfaw Kumssa (United Nations Development Programme - Kenya) Monday, January 11th 10:30 am – 12:00pm Session A1 Room: Kirinyaga 1 Infectious disease outbreaks – especially zoonotic disease outbreaks triggered when pathogens spread from animals to people – remain serious health concerns worldwide and provide an excellent example of One Health. According to Wolfe et al. (2007), the most significant diseases of modern society have animal origins. Zoonotic disease emergence is the result of biological processes mediated by both ecologic and socio-cultural factors, because the transmission of diseases from animals to humans depend on how people interact with both domestic and wild animals. Social and cultural diversity, like ecological diversity, plays an important role in the emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases. While exposure to zoonosis as well as risk of transmission at the individual and community level is conditioned by the type of animal and the environment in which interactions occur, all of this is mediated by human activity. Human population is expected to increase by 50% by the year 2050. This growth will challenge food production systems, ecosystem services, and biodiversity conservation. These changes pose significant risk to human health and societal security. A human dimensions social science driven approach considers the social and policy-level determinants that influence emergence and transmission of zoonoses and the probable effectiveness of various interventions. This includes broad-scale changes occurring globally as a result of such forces as population growth and expansion, economic development, urbanization, technological advancement, climate change and energy and resource exploration. Such changes, for example, have led to greater pressure on wildlife and other natural resources by contributing to habitat loss and fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, changes in the composition of plant and animal populations, and an acceleration of human-wildlife conflict. In the complex mix of forces that increasingly shape the nature and distribution of zoonotic disease-related events, human behavior can exert a powerful influence. In this roundtable, a diverse group of social scientists will explore the social and cultural divers and behavioral context of disease emergence and transmission as well as the culture and politics of wildlife management and how all of these factors contribute to a better understanding of the socio-cultural, political, and economic dimensions ONE Health. Beyond insights for managers and toward resolving conflicts and creating conservation: applied human dimensions Organizers: Alistair Bath (Memorial University), Carly Sponarski (Stanford University) & Leela Hazzah (Lion Guardians) Presenters: Alistair Bath (Memorial University), Carly Sponarski (Stanford University) & Leela Hazzah (Lion Guardians) Monday, January 11th 10:30 am – 12:00pm Session A3 Room: Colobus Human dimensions (HD) in wildlife management has clearly an important research aspect which focuses upon understanding beliefs, at- titudes, values, behavioral intention and predicting and documenting behavior regarding human-wildlife related activities. These research studies, often conducted within theoretical frameworks, offer valuable insights to managers as they explore potential support or opposition for possible management actions, identify types of conflict within an issue, and better understand the motivations behind why people do what they do. Innovations such as the Potential for Conflict Index (PCI2) even offer managers a visual means to see consensus and conflict within wildlife management issues. Yet, all this research doesn’t resolve issues for managers who are dealing with immediate conflict on the ground. HD scientists are indeed becoming better at studying people, but unfortunately are not working with people to achieve conservation and resolve real issues in the field. Despite our field of human dimensions being created to resolve conflicts, this applied HD work receives less attention by academics as publications generally focus on such applied work are less likely published. While such engagement work is more encouraged within academic institutions, it remains a low priority in comparison to traditional knowledge dissemination of the published paper. This session focuses on tested tools that achieve conservation: 1) implementing experiential education programs focused on reducing fear amongst local residents after a human fatality caused by coyotes occurred in Nova Scotia, Canada, 2) achieving lion conservation and preserving cultures by working with traditional pastoralists in East Africa and 3) applying a HD facilitated workshop approach to gaining consensus with various interest groups on a wood bison restoration plan in Alaska, USA. Each speaker outlines the nature of the tools and how such applied HD resolves issues and achieves conservation, thus solving challenges faced by wildlife managers. A brief introduction to the session offers context followed by three presentations and an interactive panel discussion where further examples of each applied tool will be shared and ideas put forward to increase our impact of applied HD work. f i
- 14. 14 Social Aspects of Hunting: Comparisons across Africa and Europe Organizers: Wentzel Coetzer (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) & Ashley Gramza (Colorado State University) Presenters: Wentzel Coetzer (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University), Camilla Sandström (Umeå University), Khalil Kari- mov (Panthera) Monday, January 11th 10:30 am – 12:00pm Session A4 Room: Chui Sustainable, regulated hunting provides an important wildlife management tool that can have positive impacts on wildlife conservation in many countries around the world through mitigation of human-wildlife conflict as well as ecosystem management. Regulated hunting also generates significant amounts of funding that is often directly applied to the conservation of wildlife and their habitats. Despite this, hunting has become a fairly controversial issue that can arouse strong opinions amongst those who care about wildlife. As a result, wildlife agencies worldwide increasingly need information regarding the social aspects of hunting that could potentially help to minimize conflict and create consensus for hunting-related decisions. Social conflict over hunting likely differs geographically. Although there have been a plethora of studies examining the social dimensions of hunting in North America, much less research has been conducted in Europe and Africa. Furthermore, hunting in Europe and Africa follows a model that is fundamentally different than the North American Model of hunting and conservation. In fact, the North American Model with public ownership of wildlife was developed in part to challenge the historic European model where hunting was an activity only accessible to the wealthy. Therefore, it is extremely important to examine social aspects of hunting in Europe and Africa and to compare and contrast these models. Hunting in post-colonial Africa is a descendant of the European model with its own complexities including bushmeat hunting, trophy hunting, and international poaching operations. In the face of this complexity, this symposium explores the social aspects of hunting in Europe and Africa through a variety of case studies. Speakers in this session will cover a diversity of topics dealing with perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, values orientations, and behaviors related to hunting. It is our hope that this symposium will facilitate scholarly discussion and cross-cultural learning through exposure to trans-continental case studies. Symposia Details Minimizing the Impact of Disease within the Ecosystem I: Assessing Pathogens in the Environment and Control of Invertebrate Vectors of Disease Organizer: James DeMartini (Colorado State University) Round Table Panelists: James Demartini (Colorado State University), Patricia Conrad (University of California Davis), David Ndreereh (Kenya Wildlife Service), Richard Bowen (Colorado State University), Paul Mireji (Yale University and Kenya Agri- cultural and Livestock Inst.), Ken Olson (Colorado State University) Monday, January 11th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session B1 Room: Kirinyaga 1 Infectious and parasitic diseases result from interaction between a host and pathogenic biological agents (virus, bacteria, protozoa) under the influence of host factors that influence susceptibility, such as nutrition and immunity, and external factors such as the environment. Disease transmission may be direct or indirect, in some cases requiring biological vectors such as mosquitoes, flies or ticks. The One Health approach to disease control depends on understanding socio-ecological factors that govern the complex interrelationships between disease agents, susceptible wildlife, livestock, and human hosts in the context of the environment. Inapparent infections occur in some species (reservoirs) that are resistant to disease. Infection of susceptible hosts can cause mild to severe disease in individuals and minimal to severe effects on populations. Some animal species serve as maintenance hosts for pathogens. Minimizing the impact of transmissible disease requires knowledge of the epidemiology, behavior of the host and animals sharing their environment, invertebrate disease vectors, and environmental parameters (vegetative, soil, air, water, and climate). It’s also important to understand the immune and pathologic responses of animal hosts and molecular characteristics of the pathogen, host, and disease vectors. Historical attempts to minimize disease have used animal or vector extermination, avoiding contact with wildlife, exclusion fencing, and drastic landscape changes, all with mixed success and untoward consequences. Currently, some diseases are controlled by vaccination of livestock, humans or wildlife. Novel approaches to minimizing disease incidence and impact are based on modifying disease vectors or domestic animal genetics. In addition, new information on pathogen maintenance hosts and changes in wildlife management and animal husbandry will yield advances in disease control techniques. Successful implementation of these interventions will require improved understanding of the source of pathogens in reservoir species and effects of climate change on their prevalence, distribution and transmission. In two panel sessions and a roundtable discussion, historical, currently used, and novel strategies for minimizing disease impact within the ecosystem will be considered. Panelists will describe and compare their use in the field, economic costs and benefits, efficacy and detrimental effects, mitigation of undesired consequences, and outcomes of their use on wildlife, livestock, and human heath. Peo Orga Prese Resea McLe Webb Mond Sessio Early non-h somet prima increa was k prope how p utilita theref partic this sy and p better
- 15. 15 Symposia Details People-primate interactions: understanding ‘conflicts’ to facilitate coexistence Organizer: Kate Hill (Oxford Brookes University) Presenters: Kate Hill (Oxford Brookes University), Nancy Moinde (Department of Conservation Biology, Institute of Primate Research), Joana Sousa (Institute of Mediterranean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Evora), Matthew McLennan (Anthropology Centre for Conservation, Environment and Development, Oxford Brookes University), Amanda Webber (Bristol Zoological Society) Monday, January 11th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session B2 Room: Kirinyaga 2 Early studies of people-primate interactions (often termed people-primate conflict) focussed largely on documenting crop types targeted by non-human primates and estimating the economic value of lost crops, to understand the impact on local people of sharing space with these, sometimes protected, species. These studies were initiated mainly in response to conservation concern about the long term survival of these primate populations against a background of increasing habitat destruction, human encroachment into ‘wildlife’ areas, and the inevitable increase in competition and thus ‘conflict’ between people and non-human primates. While it was recognised that the farmers’ viewpoint was key to developing effective conflict mitigation strategies, these interactions were mainly characterised as being about crop loss or property damage, and farmers concerns and anxieties over impacts on livelihoods. However, people-wildlife relationships are not just about how people and wildlife interact, or how people exploit animals as a resource. Animals have symbolic significance, distinct from their utilitarian value or bodily presence, and these culturally constructed meanings influence individual and group understandings, and therefore values and agendas around wildlife. An awareness of an animal’s symbolic importance as well as how different groups use particular species or wildlife constructions to explain an environmental problem is necessary to understanding conflicts around wildlife. In this symposium the authors each consider how their analysis of specific people-primate interactions, from a range of different species, sites, and perspectives can contribute to creating greater coexistence between humans and their non-human primate relatives, and perhaps to better coexistence between humans and wildlife more generally. Kenya’s ‘Conservation Revolution’: Lessons Learned from Community-based Conservancies in a Regional and Global Context Organizers: Robin Reid (Center for Collaborative Conservation, Colorado State University), Kathleen Galvin (Colorado State University), Dickson Kaelo (Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association), Benson Leyian (Amboseli Ecosystem Trust), Munira Anyonge Bashir (The Nature Conservancy) Presenters: Dickson Kaelo (Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association), Benson Leyian (Amboseli Ecosystem Trust), Jeffrey Worden (Northern Rangelands Trust), Robin Reid (Center for Collaborative Conservation, Colorado State University), Kath- leen Galvin (Colorado State University), Munira Anyonge Bashir (The Nature Conservancy) Monday, January 11th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session B3 Room: Colobus Since 2010, a major and rapid devolution of conservation to the local level has occurred in Kenya. This devolution was already taking place, but accelerated rapidly with the enactment of Kenya’s new constitution, which devolved significant power and resources to the county level throughout the country. In that time, the number of conservancies in the country has grown from 40 to over 200. Kenyans established twelve regional and one national organization to support individual conservancies throughout the country. This session will describe this revolution and its challenges and successes. The speakers will then put this rapid expansion of community-based conservation in a regional and global context.
- 16. 16 Symposia Details Migratory Birds and Human Effects Beyond National Borders in the African-Eurasian Flyways Region Organizer: Eick von Ruschkowski (NABU) Presenters: Eick von Ruschkowski (NABU), Alex Ngari (BirdLife International), Samuel Temidayo Osinubi (BirdLife Interna- tional), Thandiwe Chikomo (BirdLife International), Peter Njoroge (National Museums of Kenya), Kariuki Ndanganga (Bird- Life International) Monday, January 11th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session B4 Room: Chui Session Objective: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty concerned with the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats on a global scale. Protecting migratory birds along their flyways is one of the challenging subjects under this treaty as birds encounter various human-induced risks. Such risks can be direct (such as illegal hunting and poaching) or indirect (e.g. habitat loss from land use changes – agriculture, water management, and energy development) in their nature. While ecological effects are usually known, the human dimensions perspective is often less considered under these circumstances. In addition, conservation work across borders requires the ability to work in cross-cultural environments and thinking in transdisciplinary contexts. Against this backdrop, we would like to illustrate the challenges and successes in international bird conservation projects along the African-Eurasian flyways. The session will consist out of two segments. The first one will allow the invited speakers to focus on “regional”, human dimension-related problems along the African-Eurasian flyways. This is in order to demonstrate the scope of challenges in this field as well as achievements, and will be delivered through five flashlight presentations, each about ten minutes long. The second segment of the session will be a moderated panel discussion with the five speakers. Each speaker will get a one-minute opening statement, and after this, the floor will be opened to questions from the audience. The discussion will be documented and is aimed at providing a basis for a needs assessment focusing on improving integrated approaches for bird conservation along the African-Eurasian flyways. Minimizing the Impact of Disease within the Ecosystem II: Historical and Novel Interventions to Con- trol Disease Organizers: James DeMartini (Colorado State University) Roundtable Panelists: Richard Kock Royal (Veterinary College), Felix Lankester (Serengeti Health Initiative, Washington State University), Samuel Mwangi Thumbi (Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Washington State Univeristy), Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (Conservation Through Public Health), Steven Kemp I(nternational Livestock Research Inst. and University of Liverpool) Tuesday, January 12th 8:30 am – 10:30 am Session D1 Room Kirinyaga 1 Infectious and parasitic diseases result from interaction between a host and pathogenic biological agents (virus, bacteria, protozoa) under the influence of host factors that influence susceptibility, such as nutrition and immunity, and external factors such as the environment. Disease transmission may be direct or indirect, in some cases requiring biological vectors such as mosquitoes, flies or ticks. The One Health approach to disease control depends on understanding socio-ecological factors that govern the complex interrelationships between disease agents, susceptible wildlife, livestock, and human hosts in the context of the environment. Inapparent infections occur in some species (reservoirs) that are resistant to disease. Infection of susceptible hosts can cause mild to severe disease in individuals and minimal to severe effects on populations. Some animal species serve as maintenance hosts for pathogens. Minimizing the impact of transmissible disease requires knowledge of the epidemiology, behavior of the host and animals sharing their environment, invertebrate disease vectors, and environmental parameters (vegetative, soil, air, water, and climate). It’s also important to understand the immune and pathologic responses of animal hosts and molecular characteristics of the pathogen, host, and disease vectors. Historical attempts to minimize disease have used animal or vector extermination, avoiding contact with wildlife, exclusion fencing, and drastic landscape changes, all with mixed success and untoward consequences. Currently, some diseases are controlled by vaccination of livestock, humans or wildlife. Novel approaches to minimizing disease incidence and impact are based on modifying disease vectors or domestic animal genetics. In addition, new information on pathogen maintenance hosts and changes in wildlife management and animal husbandry will yield advances in disease control techniques. Successful implementation of these interventions will require improved understanding of the source of pathogens in reservoir species and effects of climate change on their prevalence, distribution and transmission. In two panel sessions and a roundtable discussion, historical, currently used, and novel strategies for minimizing disease impact within the ecosystem will be considered. Panelists will describe and compare their use in the field, economic costs and benefits, efficacy and detrimental effects, mitigation of undesired consequences, and outcomes of their use on wildlife, livestock, and human heath.
- 17. 17 Symposia Details Understanding and reducing noncompliance with wildlife laws: From law enforcement to com- munity-based interventions Part 1 Organizers: Christine Brown-Nunez (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), Natalie Sexton (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Moderator: Grace Ge Gabriel (IFAW) Presenters: Vincent Opyene (Natural Resource Conservation Network), Daniel Ole Sambu (Big Life Foundation), Alexander Killion (Michigan State University) Tuesday, January 12th 8:30 am – 10:30 am Session D2 Room Kirinyaga 2 There is increasing awareness of and interventions to address rising levels of poaching and trafficking in illegal wildlife products around the globe. However, wildlife populations threatened by illegal activity continue to decline. Human behavior, specifically noncompliance with wildlife laws, is central to this conservation concern. Motivations for poaching and trafficking are diverse and context-specific, and understanding these variables is imperative to creating successful interventions. Developing this understanding will require collaboration between multiple stakeholder groups, including government agencies, NGOs, researchers, and local communities. The field of human dimensions offers conceptual and theoretical frameworks for this endeavor. A key strategy for targeting non-compliance has been law enforcement, which has improved the effectiveness of conservation efforts in many contexts. However, enforcement is not a panacea for addressing noncompliance. Therefore, it is important to understand both the successes and challenges of enforcement in developing new strategies and more comprehensive approaches. One strategy that is increasingly promoted is increased community engagement and participation, which can range from outreach efforts to community involvement in law enforcement efforts to community-based projects aimed at improving local livelihoods. Community-based conservation projects need to be informed by an understanding of the local context, including the drivers of non-compliant behaviors, and include an evaluative component for measuring project impacts. Additionally, in the context of illegal behavior, the risks and benefits to local participation in enforcement need to be considered. This session includes a group of diverse speakers from the fields of law enforcement, law, human dimensions, and conservation to provide applied perspectives in managing noncompliance. It will build on a recent symposium in southern Africa, “Beyond enforcement,” which considered the inclusion of local communities in combating wildlife crime, by presenting the role of human dimensions in this critical issue. The Effect of Antropogenic Activities an Water and Organisms Therein I: Water quality, fishes, invertebrates Organizers: Annemariè Avenant-Oldewage (University of Johannesburg) & Franz Jirsa (University of Vienna) Presenters: Annemariè Avenant-Oldewage (University of Johannesburg), Franz Jirsa (University of Vienna), Christof Plessl (University of Vienna), Richard Greenfield (University of Johannesburg), Cobus van Dyk (University of Johannesburg), John Maina (University of Johannesburg) Tuesday, January 12th 8:30 am – 10:30 am Session D4 Room Chui Aquatic organisms are exposed to a variety of anthropogenically generated toxicants such as metals, DDT and organic substances such as soap sods released into fresh water systems, of which, those receiving high volumes of industrial, urban and sewage effluents are especially at risk. Structural and functional alterations occur in organisms with higher frequencies when exposed to sub lethal levels for an extended time. Organisms are affected on the population, organismic, organ or cellular level and these adaptations are the topic of study in many parts of the world. Absorption of substances into the tissue of aquatic biota (via food or the gills) results in enhanced exposition in the next trophic level, including higher exposition to humans feeding on these biota. It is proposed to discuss findings in various water bodies and in a variety of biota recording these trends and report on changes to the structural composition of organs and the possible effect on those consuming the fishes.composition of organs, the parasite loads and the possible effect on those consuming the fishes.
- 18. 18 Symposia Details The Changing Face of Kenya’s Next Generation of Conservation Leaders Organizers: Brett Bruyere (Colorado State University) & Amy Masching (Denver Zoological Society) Panelists: Brett Bruyere (Colorado State University), Wilma Redenta (Buruburu Girls Secondary School), Christine Namunyak (Samburu Youth Education Fund), Isaya Lemerketo (Likii Hills High School), Boniface Isigi (Samburu Youth Education Fund) Tuesday, January 12th 11:00 am – 12:40 pm Session E1 Room Kirinyaga 1 Kenya is undergoing sweeping social and cultural changes in many ways. In the pastoral regions to the north, boys who would have traditionally lived and practiced as pastoralists, spending weeks and sometimes months at a time in the landscape with livestock, are increasingly encouraged to attend school instead. In addition, improvements for the rights of girls have yielded new opportunities and attainable dreams to young girls which were considered far-fetched as little as one generation ago. Changes to the lives of adolescents in Kenya will likely have implications for conservation. On one hand, more individuals with formal education could result in a greater value placed on conservation of Kenya’s wildlife and habitats. On the other hand, young men who will not have the years of direct experience in nature as pastoralists like their fathers and grandfathers, and women with less direct experience in the landscape retrieving water and fire wood, may feel differently and/or know less about local landscapes than their predecessors. This panel will consist of a moderated discussion facilitated by Dr. Brett Bruyere. It will begin with a short introduction of the geographic and cultural context of the Samburu region in northern Kenya, followed by introductions of the panelists, responses to pre-determined questions by the panelists, and then an open question/answer session to include attendees. The session will include adolescents that represent the pastoralist and women groups that are undergoing considerable cultural change. They will share their first-hand perspective about these changes in Kenya and the possible implications for conservation, though the lens of their own experiences. They will be joined by two community leaders who have worked closely with these groups for a dynamic discussion about how Samburu’s future leaders may feel l about conservation and Kenya’s wildlife resources. Note: there are no individual abstracts for presenters in this session. THE EFFECT OF ANTROPOGENIC ACTIVITES ON WATER AND ORGANISMS THEREIN II: Fish parasites Organizers: Annemariè Avenant-Oldewage (University of Johannesburg) & Franz Jirsa (University of Vienna) Presenters: Beric Gilbert (University of Johannesburg), Elick Otachi (Egerton University), Kenya, Bernd Sures (University of Duisburg-Essen; University of Johannesburg) Tuesday, January 12th 11:00 am – 12:40 pm Session E4 Room Chui Fish parasites are exposed to the same anthropogenically generated toxicants than their fish hosts. These substances, such as metals, DDT and organic substances such as soap sods, are responsible for changes in the population structure of parasites and their intermediate and final hosts. Presentations in this session report on the effect of toxicants on the parasites as well as the effect parasites have on absorption, their storage of toxicants and the storage of toxicants in fishes harbouring parasites. The altered concentrations affect the amount of toxicants available for absorption in fish.
- 19. 19 Symposia Details Holistic approaches to livestock–wildlife-environment management Organizers: Jesse Njoka (Centre for Sustainable Dryland Ecosystems and Societies), Judith Mbau (University of Nairobi), Stephen Mureithi (University of Nairobi), Mordecai Ogada (African Conservation Centre & Conservation Solutions Africa) Presenters: Mordecai Ogada (African Conservation Centre & Conservation Solutions Africa), Stephen Mureithi (University of Nairobi), Judith Mbau (University of Nairobi), J Lindahl (International Livestock Research Institute) Tuesday, January 12th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session F1 Room Kirinyaga 1 Livestock, wildlife and environment management is a challenging scenario in the integration of development and environmental conservation. The conflicts over natural resources are increasing with wildlife losing their habitat to competing claims for land. Land degradation is also increasing at an alarming rate in Sub-Sahara Africa. Due to the continued increase in the human population, previously sparsely populated biodiversity rich areas continue to lose resources at an unsustainable rate. As human settlements increase and continue to expand with changing land tenure systems, the livestock wildlife interface is becoming restricted in scope but more complex and problematic. Conflicts result from competition of existing resources especially water and pastures, with implications to disease transmission and predation. Holistic approaches play a central and crucial role in the support of sustainable management and conservation of the livestock-wildlife environments. Specifically, sustainable co-existence between livelihoods and wildlife is of critical importance to conservation of the biodiversity. This organized session highlights approaches to one health as an integrative effort of multiple disciplines working at various scales to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment. Understanding and reducing noncompliance with wildlife laws: From law enforcement to com- munity-based interventions Part 2 Organizers: Christine Brown-Nunez (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), Natalie Sexton (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Moderator: Grace Ge Gabriel (IFAW) Presenters: Stephanie Dolrenry (Lion Guardians), Grace Ge Gabriel (IFAW), Nehemiah Rotich (Africa Network for Animal Welfare), David Gies (Africa Network for Animal Welfare – USA) Tuesday, January 12th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session F2 Room Kirinyaga 2 There is increasing awareness of and interventions to address rising levels of poaching and trafficking in illegal wildlife products around the globe. However, wildlife populations threatened by illegal activity continue to decline. Human behavior, specifically noncompliance with wildlife laws, is central to this conservation concern. Motivations for poaching and trafficking are diverse and context-specific, and understanding these variables is imperative to creating successful interventions. Developing this understanding will require collaboration between multiple stakeholder groups, including government agencies, NGOs, researchers, and local communities. The field of human dimensions offers conceptual and theoretical frameworks for this endeavor. A key strategy for targeting non-compliance has been law enforcement, which has improved the effectiveness of conservation efforts in many contexts. However, enforcement is not a panacea for addressing noncompliance. Therefore, it is important to understand both the successes and challenges of enforcement in developing new strategies and more comprehensive approaches. One strategy that is increasingly promoted is increased community engagement and participation, which can range from outreach efforts to community involvement in law enforcement efforts to community-based projects aimed at improving local livelihoods. Community-based conservation projects need to be informed by an understanding of the local context, including the drivers of non-compliant behaviors, and include an evaluative component for measuring project impacts. Additionally, in the context of illegal behavior, the risks and benefits to local participation in enforcement need to be considered. This session includes a group of diverse speakers from the fields of law enforcement, law, human dimensions, and conservation to provide applied perspectives in managing noncompliance. It will build on a recent symposium in southern Africa, “Beyond enforcement,” which considered the inclusion of local communities in combating wildlife crime, by presenting the role of human dimensions in this critical issue.
- 20. 20 Symposia Details Mitigating Human Wildlife Conflict in East Africa Organizer: Scott McCormick (USAID) Presenters: Jeremy Swanson (Honeyguide Foundation), Laly Lichtenfeld (Tanzania People & Wildlife Fund), Jeremy Goss (Big Life Foundation), Marc Goss Escape (Foundation Mara Elephant Project), Tirus Wanyoike (Strathmore University iLab), Evans Mwangi (USAID) Tuesday, January 12th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session F4 Room Chui Across the Tanzania-Kenya borderlands, rural pastoralists share the arid lands they use for livestock grazing and arable agriculture with highly threatened wildlife species, such as elephants and African lions. The competition between people and wildlife for shared resources is further compounded by an ever-increasing human population and spread of cultivation. At the same time, many lands outside of protected areas continue to function as important wildlife habitat and migratory corridors for large mammals. This continued expansion and encroachment has led to a struggle between wildlife conservation, agricultural development and food security. Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC), due to crop destruction by elephants and livestock predation by lions, has a significant negative impact on individual financial stability and fuels negative views of conservation. Not only does HWC adversely affect rural development, but also exerts increased pressures on already threatened wildlife populations. For example, in the Amboseli-Kilimanjaro ecosystem, the number of elephant deaths as a result of HWC is now as significant, if not more so, than losses through poaching. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) East Africa, through the Planning for Resilience in East Africa through Policy Adaption, Research and Economic Development (PREPARED), is working with conservation organizations in Tanzania and Kenya to develop community-based best practices for HWC programs. The goal is to enhance responsiveness to HWC and deter wild animals from raiding farmers’ crops and from preying upon pastoralists’ livestock, thereby removing the major factors for community hostility toward vulnerable wildlife. Several deterrent methods are being piloted including a Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) Toolkit comprised of a mobile application technology and simple tools (bullhorn, light, chili balls) that escalate in deterrence intensity; geo-fences, elephant collaring, and use of UAV’s to track elephants movements and rapidly respond to incidences; Living Walls to protect livestock from predators; and chili fences to deter elephants from destroying farmers’ crops. The realities, challenges and successes of implementing innovative HWC/HEC methods will be presented during this session. Carnivore Conservation Worldwide: A Holistic Review of Conflicts versus Benefits Organizers: Tom Serfass (Frostburg State University) & Zoe Hanley (Washington State University) Presenters: Yves Hausser (University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland), Adam Ferguson (Karatina University), Zoe Hanley (Washington State University), Tom Serfass (Frostburg State University), Emmanuel Do Linh San (University of Forte Hare), Mordecai Ogada (African Conservation Centre & Conservation Solutions Africa) Wednesday, January 13th 8:30 am – 10:30 am Session H1 Room Kirinyaga 1 Carnivores are an important component of naturally functioning ecosystems. However, large home range requirements and other life history traits, especially predatory habits, enhance the likelihood of them coming into conflict with humans (hereafter, human-wildlife conflict [HWC]). HWCs involving carnivores are varied, including direct threats to human safety (e.g., attacks on humans by large carnivores), depredation of livestock, or concerns that predation will deplete prey species important to recreational hunting and fishing, or subsistence. Historically, HWC involving carnivores has contributed to extensive persecution, sometimes resulting in large-scale extirpations of some species. For example, Europeans have been engaged in efforts to eradicate certain carnivores for centuries, successfully eliminating gray wolves (Canis lupus spp.) and brown (grizzly) bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) from most of the continent by the early 1800s, and similar examples of carnivore extirpations can be demonstrated worldwide. The gradual development of more informed attitudes towards predators (i.e., enhanced understanding of the importance of predation in ecosystem function) during the progression of the 20th century has contributed to increased tolerance and appreciation of carnivores, particularly in developed countries. In concurrence with increased tolerance, conservation strategies often have been developed and implemented to facilitate maintenance of extant carnivore populations or recovery of depleted or extirpated populations. A consequence of these conservation strategies often has contributed to an increased likelihood for interactions between carnivores and humans. Factors influencing the degree of human intolerance or acceptance to interactions with carnivores are complex, including species-specific concerns or interests, socioeconomic status, cultural factors, and proximity to the carnivore population. Human dimensions assessments of carnivores often have focused on HWC, typically involving larger species. Also, although HWC involving carnivores are an important conservation concern, the economic, ecological, and cultural values of these species likewise deserve appropriate attention and scrutiny. Our proposed session will add detail and breadth to the discussion of human-carnivore interactions by: 1) including examples of large and small carnivores; 2) examining HWC as well as positive attributes of each species; 3) offering global, African-specific, and region/ species-specific perspectives of human dimensions challenges associated with conserving carnivores.
- 21. 21 Symposia Details Human-Wildlife Conflicts in water dependent ecosystems of Arid and Semi-Arid Areas Organizers: Dorothy Wanja Nyingi (National Museums of Kenya), & Nathan Gichuki (University of Nairobi) Presenters: Sheila Funnell (National Museums of Kenya), Chege Njoroge (Chinese Academy of Sciences / Kenya Wetlands Biodiversity Research Group), Gilbert Kosgei (University of Nairobi), Dorothy Wanja Nyingi (National Museums of Kenya), Joseph Gathua (National Museums of Kenya), Nathan Gichuki (University of Nairobi), Laura Mukhwana (International Devel- opment Research Centre), Ray Schmidt (Mpala Research Centre and Tulane University) Wednesday, January 13th 11:00 am – 12:50 pm Session I3 Room Kirinyaga 2 With increasing human population, changes of lifestyle, and more agricultural investment – the demand for water has gone up. In addition, climate change affects amount of rain, which support river flow and ground water. The resulting change in rainfall patterns is the main cause of increased severity of droughts and of unpredictable devastating flooding events. In Arid areas drought has fueled human-wildlife conflicts as water quantity and quality is unable to sustain the diverse water uses. This has exacerbated the ongoing competition between water allocation for human survival and that for the environment to sustain ecosystem services including fish and wildlife. Human development in these areas is concentrated around freshwater resources including rivers and wetlands and has driven many wildlife species to the brink of extinction. In order to ensure that water resources are used and managed sustainably for socio-economic growth in water-dependent environments, there is a need to understand the diverse needs of the various users including that of the ecosystem. This session will examine the effects of human development on the survival of fish and wildlife in arid areas, related to various kinds of water-related or water intensive development projects. Participants will explore diverse pressures and conflicts among farmers, pastoralists, urban developers among others and the continued marginalization of biodiversity. Participants will discuss impacts and challenges, and focus on initiatives to conservations ecosystems, including through local community engagement in water and environmental governance for example through water users associations.
- 22. 22 Sunday January 10, 2016 3:00pm-5:00pm Check-in and Registration (Pre-Function Area) Kirinyaga Keynote - Opening Session 5:00pm-6:30pm Overview, Welcome Remarks and Introducing Kahindi Lekaikaile Michael Manfredo - Professor & Department Head, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department, Colorado State University Influential human dimensions on the historical development of wildlife conservation in Laikipia-Samburu region Kahindi Lekaihaile - Wildlife Advisor, Africa Network for Animal Welfare Welcome Remarks Jim Cooney - Vice Provost for International Affairs, Colorado State University Peter M.F. Mbithi - Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi Welcome Remarks and Introducing Munir Virani John Hayes - Dean, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University Game of poisons: from Asian vulture crisis to African vulture catastrophe Munir Virani - Africa Program Director, The Peregrine Fund 7:00pm-9:00pm Dinner (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Monday January 11, 2016 6:30am - 8:00am Breakfast (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Keynote Speakers 8:00am-10:00am Kirinyaga Welcome Remarks and Introducing Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Robin Reid - Director, Center for Collaborative Conservation; Professor, Department of Ecosystem Science & Sustainability, Colorado State University Integrating one health and conservation to promote sustainable development Gladys Kalema - Zikusoka - Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Conservation Through Public Health Welcome Remarks and Introducing Tom Lalampa Brett Bruyere - Associate Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department, Colorado State University Achieving conservation through community resilience and rangelands management Tom Lalampaa - Chief Operations Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust 10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) Session A 10:30am-12:00pm A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Integrating social science into One Health to inform research, policy, and outreach HWC: Place Matters Beyond insights for managers & toward resolving conflicts & creating conservation Social Aspects of hunting: Comparisons across Africa & Europe 12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Session B 2:00pm-4:00pm B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Minimizing the Impact of Disease within the Ecosystem I People-primate interac- tions: understanding ‘conflicts’ to facilitate coexistence Kenya’s ‘Conservation Revolution’: Lessons Learned form Community-Based Conservanvies Migratory Birds & Human Effects Beyond National Borders in the African Eurasian Flyways Region 4:00pm - 4:30pm Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) Schedule Overview Schedu 7:00am - 8:3 Session D 8:30am-10:3 10:3 Session E 11:00am-12 12:00pm-2:0 Session F 2:00pm-4:00 4:0 Session G 4:30pm-6:00 7:00pm-9:00 Session C 4:30pm-5:5 5:30pm-7:3 7:30pm-9:0
- 23. 23 epartment, mburu m Science Health rado State hunting: ss Africa & & Human National an Eurasian gion Schedule Overview Tuesday January 12, 2016 7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Session D 8:30am-10:30am D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Minimizing the Impact of Disease within the Ecosystem II Understanding & Reducing noncompliance with wildlife laws: Part I Community Based Conservation The Effect of Antropogenic Activities on Water and Organisms therein !: Water quality, fishes, invertebrates 10:30am - 11:00am Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) Session E 11:00am-12:30pm E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui The Changing Face of Kenya’s Next Generation of Conservation Leaders Conservation, Development & Human Well-being Part II HWC: Plans & Tools The Effect of Antropogenic Activities on Water & Organisms Therein II: Fish parasites 12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Session F 2:00pm-4:00pm F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Holistic approaches to livestock - wildlife-envi- ronment management Understanding and reducing noncompliance with wildlife laws: Part II Community Perceptions of Re-Introduction Mitigating Human Wildlife Conflict in East Africa 4:00pm - 4:30pm Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) Session G 4:30pm-6:00pm G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Environmental Educa- tion, Interpretation & Outreach HWC: Livestock & Livelihoods Wildlife Governance in Africa Endangered Species Management 7:00pm-9:00pm Dinner (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Session C 4:30pm-5:50pm C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Benefits Based Approach to Conservation HWC: Big Cats Citizen Science & Engagement Conservation, Development & Human Well-being Part I 5:30pm-7:30pm Pathways Social Event (Rose Garden) 7:30pm-9:00pm Dinner (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace)
- 24. 24 Schedule Overview Wednesday, January 13, 2014 7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Session H 8:30am-10:30am H-1 H-2 H-3 H-4 Kirinyaga 1 Kirinyaga 2 Colobus Chui Carnivore Conservation Worldwide: A Holistic Review of Conflicts versus Benefits Human Elephant Conflict Hunter & Angler Management Understanding Social Dynamics to Address Conflict 10:30am - 11:00am Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) Session I 11:00am-12:30pm I-1 I-2 I-3 Kirinyaga 1 Colobus Kirinyaga 2 Facilitation Training Session Recreational Hunting & Fishing: Motivations & Recruitment Human-Wildlife Conflicts in water dependent ecosystems of Arid & Semi-Arid Areas 12:00pm-2:00pm Lunch (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) Closing Plenary Speaker 2:00pm-3:30pm Kirinyaga Closing Remarks and Introducing Ruth Wanjiku Kaimbo Mordecai Ogada - Director, Conservation Solutions Afrika Tensions between community livelihoods and conservation/tourism dialogue Ruth Wanjiku Kaimbo - JICA Project 3:30pm - 4:00pm Coffee Break (Pre-Function Area) 7:00pm-9:00pm Dinner (Tusks Restaurant and Terrace) More Information Date: Monday, January 11 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Rose Garden Join fellow Pathways attendees for an evening social. An evening social event is scheduled for Monday, January 11th 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 UDS and will be available at the check-in and registration desk in the Pre-function Area. Drinks and snacks will be provided, as well as live entertainment from traditional Kikuyu dancers.
- 34. 34 First Last Session ID Affiliation Michael ‘T Sas-rolfes H2 Independent Consultant Øystein Aas I2 Norwegian University for Life Sciences Walt Abell H3 Lincoln University Rajan Amin F3 Zoological Society of London Oddgeir Andersen I2 Norwegian Institute for Nature Research Munira Anyonge Bashir B3 The Nature Conservancy Robert Arlinghaus H3 Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany Jeremiah Asaka C4 University of Massachusetts Boston Annemariè Avenant- Oldewage D4, E4 University of Johannesburg Caitlin Balt D4 University of Johannesburg Robert Barrington H2 Transparency International Alistair Bath A2, A3, C3, C2, F3, I1 Memorial University Claire Bedelian D3 University College London Tyler Beeton B3 Colorado State University Harold Bergman D4 University of Wyoming Anushree Bhattacharjee H4 Pondicherry University Adalto Bianchini D4 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Lucas Bianchini D4 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Duan Biggs H2 University of Queensland Bonnie Bishop C1 Memorial University Jukka Bisi C1 Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland Richard Bowen B1 Colorado State University Annette Breckwoldt H3 Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology Christine Browne-Nunez D2, F2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Brett Bruyere E1, E2, H2 Colorado State University Sophie Calmé H4 Université de Sherbrooke Jim Cantrill A2 Northern Michigan University Joanna Cent F3 Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Mikael Cetjin G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Claudine Chevalier D4 Mc Master University Thandiwe Chikomo B4 BirdLife International Geoffroy Citegetse B4 BirdLife International Wentzel Coetzer A4 Conservation Outcomes and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Elizabeth Condon G4 International Crane Foundation Patricia Conrad B1 University of California Davis Janna Coulter E2 Colorado State University Simoné Dahms D4 University of Johannesburg Author & Presenter List
- 35. 35 First Last Session ID Affiliation Harriet Davies-Mostert C2 Endangered Wildlife Trust Shawn Davis G2 Northern Michigan University Daniel J. Decker E3 Cornell University James DeMartini B1 Colorado State University Sander Den Haring G1, H4 GreenWater Alia Dietsch A2 Ohio State University Stephen S. Ditchkoff I2 Auburn University Emmanuel Do Linh San H1 University of Forte Hare Stephanie Dolrenry F2 Lion Guardians Ethan Doney A2, F3 Memorial University of Newfoundland Bethany Downer A2, F3 Memorial University of Newfoundland Sabrina Dressel A2 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Esther Duke A1 Colorado State University Jaco Du Plessis D4 University of Johannesburg Samantha du Toit D3 SORALO Stephanie Duvail I3 French Institute of Research for Development Ippei Ebihara H3 Tohoku University of Arts and Design Edward Ellis H2 Colorado State University Monica Engel C2 University of Sao Paulo / Memorial University Göran Ericsson A2 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Jessica Espenshade E2 University of Vermont Lauren Evans F4 University of Cambridge Joe Fargione G2 The Nature Conservancy Brian Fauver C3 Denver Zoo Christine Fellner-Frank E4 University of Vienna Adam Ferguson G2, H1 Karatina University Anke Fischer A2 James Hutton Institute Claude Fischer H1 University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland Lee-ann Foster D4 University of Johannesburg Flavia Franchini- Silveira A2, F3 Memorial University of Newfoundland Marie Fujitani H3 Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany Sheila Funnell I3 National Museums of Kenya Kathleen Galvin A1, B3 Colorado State University Joseph Gathua I3 National Museums of Kenya Mary Gauvain A1 University of California - Riverside Grace Ge Gabriel F2 IFAW Gwili Gibbon H2 Mount Kenya Trust Nathan Gichuki I3 University of Nairobi David Gies F2 Africa Network for Animal Welfare-USA Beric Gilbert D4, E4 University of Johannesburg Author & Presenter List
- 36. 36 First Last Session ID Affiliation John Githaiga I3 University of Nairobi John Gitiri C1 National Museums of Kenya Jacob Goheen F3 University of Wyoming Marc Goss F4 Escape Foundation Mara Elephant Project Jeremy Goss F4 Big Life Foundation Richard Greenfield D4 University of Johannesburg Malgorzata Grodzinska- Jurczak F3 Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Jan Geu Grootenhuis B1 Wildlife Veterinarian Klaus Hacklaender A4 University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna Olivier Hamerlynck I3 National Museums of Kenya Zoe Hanley H1 Washington State University Katarina Hansson D3 Umeå University Mike Harrison B3 Northern Rangelands Trust Yves Hausser H1 University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland Michael Heneghan F3 Auburn University James Herbert Williams A1 University of Denver Kate Hill B2 Oxford Brookes University Kimberley Hockings B2 Anthrop Jing Hu E2 Central China Normal University Daniel Huehn H3 Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany Ebrahim Hussain D4 University of Johannesburg Abdullahi Hussein Ali F3 University of Wyoming Pirjo Ilvesviita C1 Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland Kashimana Ivo G3 University of Lagos Ingela Jansson G3 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Tuqa Jirmo I3 Kenya Wildlife Service Franz Jirsa D4, E4 University of Vienna; University of Johannesburg Maria Johansson A2 Lund University Dickson Kaelo B3 Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association Gladys Kalema- Zikusoka Plenary, D1 Conservation Through Public Health Bjørn Kaltenborn A2 Norwegian Institute for Nature Research Khalil Karimov A4 Panthera Kennedy Kariuki B4 University of Oxford Geraldine Kavembe D4 South Eastern University College Steven Kemp D1 International Livestock Research Inst. & University of Liverpool Bernhard Keppler D4 University of Vienna Author & Presenter List
- 37. 37 First Last Session ID Affiliation Geoff Kerr H3 Lincoln University Wanjiku Kiambo Plenary JICA Project Josephine Kiboi C1 National Museums of Kenya Christian Kiffner G4 School for Field Studies Alexander Killion D2 Michigan State University Lynn Kimmel H4 Antioch University New England Duncan Kimuyu G2 Karatina University Lucy King H2 Save the Elephants Meme Kinoti F2 Regis University John Kioko G4 School for Field Studies Jackson Kiplagat I3 WWF - Kenya Bernard Kissui G4 School for Field Studies Richard Kock D1 Royal Veterinary College Henry Komu D3 University of Nairobi Gilbert Kosgei I3 University of Nairobi Bernadette Kuhn C3 Colorado State University Asfaw Kumssa A1 United Nations Development Programme - Kenya Justin Kurtz I2 Eastern Kentucky University Emma Kvastegård A2 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Lars Lachmann B4 NABU Tom Lalampaa Plenary, B3 Northern Rangelands Trust Christian Lambrechts H2 Rhino Ark Charitable Trust Felix Lankester D1 Washington State University Pierre Laurent D4 Mc Master University Marie-Lou Lecuyer H4 Université de Sherbrooke Kahindi Lekalhaile Plenary Africa Network for Animal Welfare Michele Leone I3 International Development Research Centre Chris Lepczyk G4 Auburn University Sarah Lessard G4 Auburn University Daniel Letoiye C4 The Northern Rangelands Trust Benson Leyian B3 Amboseli Ecosystem Trust Yajuan Li E2 Central China Normal University Laly Lichtenfeld F4 Tanzania People & Wildlife Fund J Lindahl F1 International Livestock Research Institute Myagmar- jav Lkhagvasuren E3 University of Vermont Rachel Lowry G1 Zoos Victoria Matthew W. Luizza B3, E2 Colorado State University Frank Lupi C1 Michigan State University Becca Lutz G4 Colorado State University Stacy Lynn C3 Colorado State University Krista Lyons G4 Boise State University Author & Presenter List
- 38. 38 First Last Session ID Affiliation John Maina D4 University of Johannesburg Michael Manfredo A1, A2 Colorado State University Robert Manning E2 University of Vermont Silvio Marchini C2 University of Sao Paulo Laurie Marker C2 Cheetah Conservation Fund Kelly Marnewick C2 Endangered Wildlife Trust Reatlegile Mashiteng D4 University of Johannesburg John J. Mason D3 Nature Conservation Research Centre Yuta Masuda C4 The Nature Conservancy Judith Mbau D3, F1 University of Nairobi Andrew McFall H3 Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany Conor P. Mcgowan I2 USGS Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Re- search Unit Matthew McLennan B2 Oxford Brookes University Jana M. McPherson D3 Centre for Conservation Research, Calgary Zoo Tara Meyer G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Arthur Middleton G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Susan Miller C2 University of Pretoria Jennifer Miller G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Paul Mireji B1 Yale University and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Inst. Axel Moehren- Schlager D3 Centre for Conservation Research, Calgary Zoo Nancy Moinde B2 Institute of Primate Research Wayde Morse A1, F3, G4 Auburn University Laura Mukhwana I3 International Development Research Centre James Murdoch E2, E3 University of Vermont Stephen Mureithi F1 University of Nairobi Jacinta Muriithi C1 National Museums of Kenya Philip Muruthi G3 African Wildlife Foundation Ryaz Musa D4 University of Johannesburg Jessica Musengezi C4 The Nature Conservancy Elizabeth Muthiani D3 Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation Evans Mwangi F4 USAID James Mwangi I3 Laikipia Wildlife Foundation Samuel Mwangi Thumbi D1 Washington State University Milen Nachev E4 University of Duisburg-Essen Kariuki Ndanganga B4 BirdLife International Titus Ndiwa I3 National Museums of Kenya Author & Presenter List
- 39. 39 First Last Session ID Affiliation David Ndreereh B1 Kenya Wildlife Service Gregory Newman C3 Colorado State University Alex Ngari B4 BirdLife International Dedan Ngatia G2, H1 Karatina University Matti Nghikembua C2 Cheetah Conservation Fund Josphat Ngonyo F2 Africa Nework for Animal Welfare-Kenya Gladys Ngumbi G4 TANAPA Jesse Njoka D3 University of Nairobi Peter Njoroge B4 National Museums of Kenya Chege Njoroge I3 Chinese Academy of Sciences Dorothy Wanja Nyingi I3 National Museums of Kenya Jacquie O’Brien G1 Zoos Victoria Wilfred Odadi G2 Egerton University, Kenya Oladapo Oduntan Federal University of Agriculture Mordecai Ogada F1, H1, I3 Conservation Solutions Afrika Rodi Ojoo D4 University of Nairobi Daniel Ole Sambu D2 Big Life Foundation Alejandra Olivera-Mén- dez E3 Colegio de Postgraduados Ken Olson B1 Colorado State University Vincent Opyene D2 Natural Resource Conservation Network Elick Otachi D4, E4 Egerton University Vincent Otieno C1 Kenya Methodist University John Owino I3 IUCN, ESARO Craig Packer E3 University of Minnesota Thilo Pagel H3 Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany Ryne Palombit B2 Rutgers University Michael Papah D4 University of Nairobi Christof Plessl D4, E4 University of Vienna Jennifer Price I2 Auburn University Christoph Randler H3 University of Education Heidelberg Mikko Rautiainen C1 Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland Richard Reading A1 University of Denver Andres Rechkemmer A1 University of Denver Robin Reid B3 Colorado State University Louisa Richmond- Coggan C2 Cheetah Conservation Fund Corinna Riginos G2 Mpala Research Centre Jeremie Roques I3 French Nehemiah Rotich F2 Africa Network for Animal Welfare Author & Presenter List
- 40. 40 First Last Session ID Affiliation Daniel Rubenstein G2 Princeton University Camilla Sandström A2, A4, D3, E3 Umeå University Ray Schmidt I3 Tulane University Oswald Schmitz G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Birgit Schmook H4 El colegio de la Frontera sur Robert Schorr C3 Colorado State University Tom Serfass H1 Frostburg State University Ryan Sharp I2 Kansas State University Donna J Sheppard D3 Centre for Conservation Research, Calgary Zoo Jeffrey Skibins G1 Kansas State University Ketil Skogen A2 Norwegian Institute for Nature Research NINA Silje Skuland A2 National Institute for Consumer Research Robert Smith H2 University of Kent Amy Smith G1 James Cook University Joana Sousa B2 University of Evora Harry Spaling D3 The King’s University College James Spillane H4 St. Augustine University of Tanzania Goran Spong E3 Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Brooke Squires G1 Zoos Victoria Freya St. John H2 University of Kent Stian Stensland I2 Norwegian University for Life Sciences Kelly Stoner G2 Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Bernd Sures E4 University of Duisburg-Essen; University of Johan- nesburg Jeremy Swanson F4 Honeyguide Foundation Hiromi Taguchi H3 Tohoku University of Arts and Design Mitsuhiko Takahashi H3 University of Toyama Heather Tallis C4 The Nature Conservancy Philip Tedeschi A1 University of Denver Tara Teel A2 Colorado State University Samuel Temidayo Osinubi B4 BirdLife International Lydia Tiller H2 University of Kent Paul Tuda H3 Bremen University Peter Tyrrell D3 SORALO Vincent van der Merwe C2 Endangered Wildlife Trust Cobus Van Dyk D4 University of Johannesburg Marcia Van Eden H2 Colorado State University Jerry Vaske A2, C1, C2, F3 Colorado State University Kari Veblen G2 Utah State University Munir Z. Virani Keynote The Peregrine Fund and National Museums of Kenya Author & Presenter List
- 41. 41 First Last Session ID Affiliation Akshay Vishwanath I3 IUCN, ESARO Eick von Rusch- kowski B4 NABU Elizabeth Walker C4 FFI/Harvard University & The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy Graham Wallace B2 Oxford Brookes University Tirus Wanyoike F4 Strathmore University iLab Emily Warkins G4 University of Wisconsin-Madison Vivian Wasonga D3 University of Nairobi Paul Webala G2, H1 Maasai Mara University Amanda Webber B2 Bristol Zoological Society David Western G3 African Conservation Centre Rehema White H4 St Andrews University Lynsey White Dasher C3 The Humane Society of the United States Rebecca Witinok-Huber E2 Colorado State University Matthias Wolff H3 Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology Chris Wood D4 Mc Master University Ora Wood D4 Great Lakes Laboratories for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Jeffrey Worden B3 Northern Rangelands Trust Truman Young G2 University of California, Davis Author & Presenter List
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- 45. 45 • The Future of Fishing, Volume 18, Issue 5 • Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management: An Essential Component of Adaptive Capacity, Volume 17, Issue 5 • Emotional Responses to Wildlife, Volume 17, Issue 1 RECENT SPECIAL ISSUES CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Jerry J. Vaske Colorado State University Jerry.Vaske@colostate.edu Mark Needham Oregon State University Mark.Needham@oregonstate.edu CO-FOUNDING EDITORS Michael J. Manfredo Colorado State University Jerry J. Vaske Colorado State University BOOK REVIEW EDITOR Deborah Green College of William and Mary ASSOCIATE EDITOR Lori B. Shelby Human Dimensions Consulting PUBLICATION DETAILS Print ISSN: 1087-1209 Online ISSN: 1533-158X Human Dimensions of Wildlife is published six times annually and devoted to social considerations of fish and wildlife management. The journal provides an open forum for exchanging human dimensions information There are three primary publication goals of Human Dimensions of Wildlife: • To provide a forum for the exchange of theories, concepts, methods, findings, and philosophies relevant to human dimensions of fisheries and wildlife management. • To advance the application of human dimensions information in fisheries and wildlife decision making. • To provide a focus on the human dimensions of contemporary fisheries and wildlife management issues. Seven types of articles are published, including research articles, review articles, opinion pieces, methodological articles, research notes, findings abstracts, and book reviews. Other additions will be published as the editor deems appropriate. www.tandfonline.com/UHDW Human Dimensions of Wildlife receives all manuscript submissions electronically via its ScholarOne Manuscripts site located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/uhdw. ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, and facilitates the review process and internal communication between authors, editors, and reviewers via a web-based platform. ScholarOne technical support can be accessed at http://scholarone.com/services/support/. If you have any other requests, please contact one of the journal’s editors. SUBMIT TODAY TO HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE FOR IASNR MEMBERS Members of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) receive a special subscription rate of US$78. To subscribe today, visit the IASNR website at: www.iasnr.org.
- 46. 46 Abstracts due April 15 2016 Join us for the Tourism Naturally conference hosted by Colorado State University, in Alghero, Italy! We invite you to join us and help to set the precedent for future tourism research, innovation, and collaboration as well as to further the application of research in the tourism field. Organized By:
- 48. Thank you to our sponsors! #PathwaysKenya Special Thanks to Ed Warner & Sue Anschutz-Rodgers