Write An Essay On Wildlife Management

Introduction

Wildlife conservation and management in Malawi are governed by the National Parks and Wildlife Act of 2004. Chapter III of the Constitution of Malawi, particularly Section Thirteen (13) (d) also reflects the Government 's commitment to wildlife conservation and management. Malawi wildlife resources play a vital role in the economic and sustainable development of the country, and they contribute directly and indirectly to the local and national economy through revenue generation and wealth creation. According to the Economic Report (2015), tourism in Malawi is nature-based and wildlife resources are a major source of attraction for tourists. The tourism sector contributes 7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), of which 2.7% is a contribution

Wildlife also has socio-cultural and aesthetic values such that any adverse impacts on it and its environment can drastically and negatively alter the customs, lifestyles and values that characterize

With this in mind, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of national elephant action plan in Malawi. Additionally the paper will investigate factors which have led to the late adoption of national elephant action plan. Finally the paper will analyse the impact of not having a national elephant action plan at national level.

Methodology

The study will be conducted in Malawi. A sample of 30 stakeholders from a population of 45 registered wildlife stakeholders will be interviewed using questionnaires. Stakeholders to be interviewed will be selected as follows:

a) 10 stakeholders stationed in national parks, nature sanctuaries and wildlife reserves.

b) 10 stakeholders in towns and cities

c) 10 stakeholders from Government Ministries, Departments and