Key stakeholder perceptions of feral camels: Aboriginal community survey
Key stakeholder perceptions of feral camels: Aboriginal community survey Report
DKCRC Research Report
- Author(s): Vaarzon-Morel, P,
- Published: 2008
- Publisher: Desert Knowledge CRC
- Volume: 49
Abstract: As part of the survey of stakeholder perspectives on camel management, a survey was conducted on Aboriginal community perspectives on feral camels, their impacts and management. The objective was: - to identify the range of perspectives among selected Aboriginal communities - to enable an effective participatory camel management strategy to be developed - to promote education on camel issues. The research was carried out using qualitative methods involving two case studies and a wide-ranging survey. The main data collection method was face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Questions used as the basis for the interviews addressed people’s: - perceptions of feral camels and their presence - perspectives on the impacts of feral camels (including environmental, socio-cultural and economic dimensions) - involvement in, and attitudes towards, different camel management options. The methods drew upon community-based participatory research principles, with local people assisting in the research process. The Camel Book, produced by Tangentyere Landcare, was used to give community members information about camel numbers, impacts and management options.
- Urls: http://www.nintione.com.au/resource/DKCRC-Report-49-Key-stakeholder-perceptions-of-feral-camels_Aboriginal-community-survey.pdf, https://web.archive.org/web/20180405104338/http://www.desertknowledgecrc.com.au/resource/DKCRC-Report-49-Key-stakeholder-perceptions-of-feral-camels_Aboriginal-community-survey.pdf
- Publisher Location: Alice Springs
- Keywords: management, pest, NRM, Cultural resources