This special issue is a compilation of multi- and trans-disciplinary research by seasoned researchers and graduate students from the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The compilation deals with issues related to natural resource management in Botswana. The issue is Guest edited by the following colleagues at the Okavango Research Institute:

Patricia Mogomotsi, Oliver Moses, Moseki Motsholapheko and Donald Kgathi

 

Published: 2019-05-14

Editorials

Introspection on the state of natural resources, indigenous knowledge, waste management and tourism development in the Botswana

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Articles

The spatial variation of the regeneration structure of riparian tree species in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Gaolatlhe  Tsheboeng, Michael Murray-Hudson, Keotshepile Kashe, Mmusi Mmusi

4-21

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Human-wildlife conflicts in the Okavango Delta, Botswana: What are sustainable management options?

Joseph E. Mbaiwa

22-35

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The influence of the Makgadikgadi fence and the re-flowing of the Boteti River on the temporal distribution of human/lion conflict

Keitumetse Ngaka, Lucas Rutina, Graham Hemson, Glyn Maude

36-47

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Stakeholder perceptions on the environmental impacts of wildlife-based tourism at the Chobe National Park River Front, Botswana

Emmanuel Mogende, Naomi N. Moswete

48-67

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The economic contribution of tourism to local communities: The case of Khumaga and Moreomaoto villages, Botswana

Patricia K. Mogomotsi, Mavis Kolobe, Mpho Raboloko, Gagoitseope Mmopelwa

68-83

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Local communities’ quality of life and support for tourism development: A structural equation analysis

Idowu O. Kolawole, Joseph E. Mbaiwa, Gagoitseope Mmopelwa, Donald Kgathi

84-100

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Youth and environmentally responsible consumer behaviour: The case of plastic bag usage in Botswana

Goemeone Mogomotsi, Patricia K. Mogomotsi, Reniko Gondo Gondo, Tshenolo J. Madigele, Dimpho M. Matlhola

101-112

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A review of customary and statutory water management institutions in Botswana and Zimbabwe

Reniko Gondo, Oluwatoyin D. Kolawole

113-125

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Assessment of arable farmers’ understanding of scientific weather forecasts in Ngamiland East, Botswana

Amogelang Mabophiwa, Oliver Moses, Keotshephile Kashe

126-140

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Access to grid electricity in Botswana: Implications for energy transition in the Okavango Delta

Moseki R. Motsholapheko, Joseph E. Mbaiwa, Donald Kgathi, Tunde Oladiran

141-160

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