Many wildlife management issues are identified as "Wicked Problems' - problems that are difficult or impossible to solve because of social complexity, or contradictory and changing requirements that mean there is no determinable stopping point. Often, due to complex interdependencies, efforts to solve one aspect of a problem can reveal or create other problems. This fund aims to support studies and other initiatives that address practical (rather than theoretical) wildlife management problems where community involvement is fundamental to the success of the programme.
The funding will support projects where community consultation and action are clearly articulated and integral to the outcomes of the project. Examples of suitable projects are listed below. The Guidelines and principles listed at the bottom of this page will be used to guide the decision of the selection committee.
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