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Wiem 222: Man And Wildlife. Question Paper

Wiem 222: Man And Wildlife.

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife Enterprise And Management

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2018

EGERTON UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION.

NJORO CAMPUS.

SECOND SEMESTER 2017/2018.

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN WILDLIFE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT.

WIEM 222:MAN AND WILDLIFE.

STREAM:Y2S2(BSC,WIEM)

TIME:2HOURS.

INSTRUCTIONS.
1.Answer all the questions.
2.Calculations where required must be shown clearly

SECTION A:60 MARKS

Q.1 Differentiate the following pairs of terminologies related to human and wildlife relationships.(24marks)
(i)Natural and artificial selections.
(ii)Continental drift and plate tectonics
(iii)Extinction and extirpation

Q.2.a List and explain the different factors responsible for human-induced mass extinctions.(10marks)

Q.2.b. In selecting land uses for a given area one has to consider "the synergies existing between the different land uses and the trade-offs that have to be undertaken as you select a land use".Discuss this statement in relation to wildlife management.(20marks)

Q.3 Explain the following in relation to wildlife management.(20marks)
(i)Difference between governance and government.
(ii) Explain the different levels of community participation in wildlife management.
(iii)Explain the concept of Community Based Natural Resource Management(CBNRM) in relation to wildlife management.
(iv)Why is it necessary to involve the communities and other stakeholders in the management of wildlife in kenya?

SECTION B:40MARKS.

Q.4 Using a named District and specific cases,discuss how the following changes have affected wildlife population and management in the country in the last 15 years(20marks):
(i)Land use changes
(ii)Subdivision of large ranches and farms into small units.
(iii)Population increase in the towns and urban centres
(iv) Policies related to land use and management.

Q.5.a Giving specific example from Kenya,explain the different types of Human-Wildlife conflicts and possible mitigation.(10marks)

Q.5.b Using relevant examples from Kenya,discuss the different measures that can be applied to mitigate against these conflicts.(10 marks)

Wiem 222: Man And Wildlife. Question Paper

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