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Hunting trophy ban must be backed by a global fund to support communities living with wildlife

Unlocking value: Hunting remains a touchy topic internationally PIC :THALEFANG CHARLES
Unlocking value: Hunting remains a touchy topic internationally PIC :THALEFANG CHARLES

The issue of trophy hunting is highly emotive, and the UK government plans to ban the import of trophies. But if it goes ahead, it must look at establishing a global conservation fund to help indigenous communities conserve the wildlife with which they live.

The British government and Parliament plans to ban the import of hunting trophies as part of a conservation initiative to protect endangered animals have been received with great enthusiasm by many organisations and individuals globally – and with sharp criticism from others.

Both proponents and opponents of the ban are very vocal, emotional, certain that they and only they are right, and accuse the others of being motivated by hidden agendas.

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