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Investigating the potential for chilli Capsicum spp. to reduce human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 September 2006

Guy E. Parker  and
Ferrel V. Osborn
Guy E. Parker
Affiliation:
Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, Department of Anthropology, Marlowe Building, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NR, UK
Ferrel V. Osborn
Affiliation:
Elephant Pepper Development Trust, 24 Luisa Way, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa. E-mail loki@elephantpepper.org
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Abstract

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Human-wildlife conflict has negative implications for wildlife conservation, and current crop protection methods are not sufficient to address the problem. Alternative livelihood strategies may provide the ultimate solution to this conflict but they are not always feasible in the short-term. We test the viability of using chilli Capsicum spp. as an unpalatable cash crop to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Our trials indicate that chilli is less vulnerable to wildlife than other crops and is also economically viable.

Keywords

Human-wildlife conflictchillicrop damageZimbabwe
Type
Short Communication
Information
Oryx , Volume 40 , Issue 3 , July 2006 , pp. 343 - 346
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© 2006 Fauna & Flora International