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Banning Trophy Hunting Will Exacerbate Biodiversity Loss

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Abstract

International pressure to ban trophy hunting is increasing. However, we argue that trophy hunting can be an important conservation tool, provided it can be done in a controlled manner to benefit biodiversity conservation and local people. Where political and governance structures are adequate, trophy hunting can help address the ongoing loss of species.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-102
Number of pages4
JournalTRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
Volume31
Issue number2
Early online date30 Dec 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

  • Hunting
  • wild animals
  • commerce
  • Policy
  • Trophy hunting
  • Africa
  • Lion
  • Rhinoceros
  • Community

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