Govt, communities standoff fuels poaching

A troop of baboons at Chobe National Park
A troop of baboons at Chobe National Park

MAUN: Experts have warned that the ensuing standoff between government and communities within proximity of wildlife areas over natural resource utilisation may fuel poaching.

In 2011, government imposed a blanket-hunting ban in conservation areas citing a decline of wildlife species.

President Ian Khama, who is a renowned conservationist was recently guided by aerial survey conducted by Mike Chase of Elephant without Borders, which observed massive declines of wildlife.

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