This paper evaluates multiple use characteristics of Old Oyo National Park by its neighbouring communities;
conflict and expression of powers in the claims on Park resources by stakeholders. A two-step sampling techniques
was used. The first step purposively selected two of the five ranges in the park, based on conflict prevalence in the
study area. Secondly, the closest community within each range were identified and used for data collection. Primary
data were used for the study. In-depth interviews of all household heads in the study areas were carried out using
open-ended questionnaire. In-depth interview was also conducted to gather information from Park officials,
Conservation Organization and other Government Agencies like the Local Government Council and Agricultural
Development Program. The rating of multiple use benefits of the park was determined using Mantel table of multiple
benefits, while Competing Claims Analysis Matrix was used for conflict analysis in the study areas.
Keywords: Wildlife Management, Conflict, Stakeholders Analysis, Crop Damage, Park Benefits.
PAPER TITLE :COMPETING CLAIMS, POWER, STAKEHOLDERS AND MULTIPLE LAND USE ANALYSIS OF OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA
APPLIED TROPICAL AGRICULTURE | VOLUME 23 NUMBER 2 2018
Paper Details
- Author(s) : 1Oduntan, O. O. , 2Akinyemi, A. F. and 1Adebowale, T. K.
- Abstract:
