Assessment of the people-predator conflict through thematic PRA in the surroundings of Waza National Park, Cameroon (PLA 41)

Investigating levels of livestock predation in villages around a National Park in Cameroon, Participatory Rural Appraisal techniques were used to assess local knowledge of carnivore species and whether this had a correlation to levels of livestock loss. Results of this analysis, and the benefits and challenges of using such a technique, are presented.

This article was published in PLA 41, a compilation of articles of general interest to participation practitioners (June 2001). Participatory Learning and Action (PLA, formerly PLA Notes) is the world's leading series on participatory learning and action approaches and methods. PLA publishes articles on participation aimed at practitioners, researchers, academics, students and activists. All articles are peer-reviewed by an international editorial board.

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