As a result of the lack of research into wildlife ranching and the important challenges this brings to the development of the sector, we initiated a study with the aim of making a national assessment of the scale of wildlife ranching in South Africa and attempted to answer the following questions: 

  1. What is the economic value of the wildlife ranching industry in South Africa? 
  2. What are the ecological and environmental impacts of the wildlife ranching industry in South Africa and what are their contributions to biodiversity conservation? 
  3. What are the social impacts of the wildlife ranching industry in South Africa? 
  4. What are the trends in the wildlife ranching industry? 
  5. What are the drivers and constraints, the risks and opportunities for the industry? 
  6. What are the necessary interventions required to maximize benefits and address problems associated with the industry and its development?

Taylor, W.A., Lindsey, P.A. & Davies-Mostert, H. 2015. An assessment of the economic, social and conservation value of the wildlife ranching industry and its potential to support the green economy in South Africa. The Endangered Wildlife Trust, Johannesburg.

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