A categorisation and evaluation of rhino management policies. Issue 4 (3rd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crookes, Douglas J.; Blignaut, James N.
• Is Part Of: Development Southern Africa. Volume 33:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 459
• Page End: 469
• Publication Date: 2016-07-03
• Subjects: Rhino -- economics -- policy -- property rights -- tragedy of the commons; Economic development -- Africa, Southern -- Periodicals; Africa, Southern -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.90096805
• DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2016.1179100
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0376-835X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Rhino populations are at a critical level and new approaches are needed to ensure their survival. This study conducts a review and categorisation of policies for the management of rhinos. Twenty-seven policies are identified and classified into in-situ (reserve-based) and ex-situ (market-based) policies. The policies are then evaluated based on four target areas: poachers/hunters, consumers, intermediaries and the game reserves themselves. The study finds that protected area management policies seem most beneficial in the short run, in particular the enforcement of private property rights over resource utilisation, as well as the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries that act as sustainable breeding grounds for rhino populations.