Research, Policy and Practice
Table 1 Services provided and benefits received by the partners in an expanded co-management model
| Â | Actions taken by communities; of benefit to conservation authorities | Actions taken by conservation authorities; of benefit to communities |
|---|---|---|
Direct contributions | Wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching patrols, environmental awareness-raising activities, etc. | Payment for services rendered |
Sustainable land use, cf. maintenance of ecosystem services/function | Payment for Ecosystem Services or various forms of eco-compensation, to be delivered directly to local communities | |
Supportive actions | Local governance - development of local decision-making and financing tools or mechanisms (e.g. herders' cooperatives, trust funds, etc.), which may assist in the development of new economic ventures (e.g. community-based ecotourism) | Regulatory - development of a clear legal framework (e.g. for community-based ecotourism in protected areas, public-private partnerships, etc.), which could assist in the creation of new alternative livelihood options |