PROBLEM VERTEBRATE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE

Authors

Mike J. F. Jarvis, Senior Ecologist; Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management, Causeway, Zimbabwe
Mike La Grange, Warden in Charge, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management, Causeway, Zimbabwe

Date of this Version

February 1982

Abstract

Zimbabwe is the second largest agricultural producer in Africa and is responsible for the regional food security plan of the Southern Africa Coordination Conference member countries (SADCC). Problem vertebrate management and research is an important function of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management, which is also responsible for conservation of natural resources in national parks. The country still contains large populations of wildlife species that at times conflict with man and his agricultural interests. Problem vertebrates and methods of control are briefly outlined.