DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT HUMAN PRIMATE CONFLICT IN BORENA SAIYNT NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH WOLLO, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

Human primate conflicts in Africa have been increasing due to increased human population growth and the resulting competition for park resources. The Primate species compete for resource with human being and in conflict with each other. Crop raiding by baboons, vervet monkey and other herbivores seriously affect poor farmers. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess Human Primate Conflicts in Borena Saint National Park. The Data for This Study Was Collected Primary and Secondary Sources. The target group was selected Borena district purposively. Which is adjacent frequently or closely related to Borena Saint National Park. 50 respondents were selected purposefully based on their extensive knowledge, experience, local elders, scout and involvement with in the study area. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. 40% of respondent responded that main cause of Human Primate Conflict was Agricultural Expansion while the lowest was 10% of the respondents responded that fire wood collection. 36% of the respondents were responded that gelada baboon was major crop raiding which followed by Anubis baboon while Grivet monkey was the lowest crop raiding. 28% of the respondents were responded Wheat was the most vulnerable crop to raiders which followed by barley while legume was the last vulnerable crop to damage caused by primate in the study area. 30% of the respondents were responded that Guarding was the most popular method followed by fencing while smoking was the lowest protecting crop raiders from crops. Based on these reasons to reduce or minimize agricultural practice inside and outside the national park.