Human-Wildlife Conflict in Lake Nakuru National Park. Impacts to the Surrounding Communities

Table of Contents

• DEDICATION
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• LIST OF TABLES
• ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
• ABSTRACT
• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1.0 Introduction
  • 1.1 Background information
  • 1.2 Statement of the problem
  • 1.3 Purpose of the study
  • 1.4 Study objectives
  • 1.5 Research questions
  • 1.6 Significance of the study
  • 1.7 Limitations
  • 1.8 Delimitation
  • 1.9 Assumptions
• CHAPTER TWO
  • 2.0 Introduction
  • 2.1 The degree of impacts by different species of wildlife
  • 2.2 Human wildlife conflict hotspots
  • 2.3 Degree of impacts on lives of adjacent communities
    • i) Loss of life
    • ii) Disease transmission
    • iii) Injuries to people and wildlife
    • iv) Livestock predation
  • 2.4 Influence of population increase in human wildlife conflict
  • 2.5 Response and mitigation measures
  • 2.6 Conceptual Framework
  • 2.7 Summary of Gaps from the reviewed literature
• CHAPTER THREE
  • 3.0 Introduction
  • 3.1 Research Design
  • 3.2 Target population
  • 3.3 Sample size and sampling procedures
  • 3.4 Data collection procedures
  • 3.5 Data collection instruments
  • 3.6 Validity
  • 3.7 Reliability
  • 3.8 Data analysis
  • 3.9 Ethical considerations
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • 4.0 Introduction

Objectives and Key Themes

This research project investigates the impacts of human-wildlife conflict in Lake Nakuru National Park on the surrounding communities. The study aims to understand the extent of these impacts, identify key conflict hotspots, and analyze the influence of population growth on the conflict. It also explores the response and mitigation measures implemented to address the conflict.

• Impacts of Human-Wildlife Conflict
• Human-Wildlife Conflict Hotspots
• Influence of Population Growth on Conflict
• Response and Mitigation Measures
• Community Perceptions and Experiences

Chapter Summaries

Chapter One provides an introduction to the research, outlining the background information, statement of the problem, purpose, objectives, research questions, and significance of the study. It also discusses the limitations, delimitation, and assumptions of the research. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive review of the relevant literature on human-wildlife conflict, focusing on the degree of impacts by different wildlife species, conflict hotspots, and the influence of population increase on the conflict. It explores various response and mitigation measures employed in similar contexts. Chapter Three describes the research methodology, including the research design, target population, sampling procedures, data collection methods, instruments, validity, reliability, and ethical considerations. Chapter Four will delve into the data analysis, presentation, and interpretation of the findings.

Keywords

The primary focus of this research project is on human-wildlife conflict, wildlife impacts, community livelihoods, population growth, and conservation efforts. The research seeks to understand the complex dynamics between human communities and wildlife populations, particularly in the context of Lake Nakuru National Park. Key concepts explored include conflict mitigation strategies, community involvement, and sustainable development.