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Human-Wildlife conflict: Compensation paid so far

From 2018 to present

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by Hillary Bett

Infographics08 May 2025 - 15:55
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In Summary


    Human-wildlife conflict is a major obstacle to conservation and development globally, occurring when wildlife and human needs for resources overlap, leading to competition.

    When it comes to compensation, it dates back to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 1976, which covered human injury/death, crops, livestock, and property damage.

    Compensation has primarily been reactive rather than preventative

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