Factors influencing local communities’ perceptions towards conservation of transboundary wildlife resources. The case of the Great Limpopo Trans-frontier Conservation Area
Local communities’ perceptions of protected areas are important determinants of the success of conservation efforts in Southern Africa, as these perceptions affect people’s attitudes and behaviour with respect to conservation. As a result, the involvement of local communities in transboundary wildlife conservation is now viewed as an integral part of regional development initiatives.