Burunge WMA data.csv

This study examined local perceptions of Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA) in Tanzania using semi-structured questionnaires with 302 respondents from two villages. Findings revealed that the majority agro-pastoralist group held negative views of BWMA due to grazing restrictions and associated costs, while minority groups such as fishmongers, businesspeople, and weavers expressed strong support because their livelihoods depend on it. The results highlight the importance of considering both majority and minority livelihood groups in community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) to achieve equitable and sustainable conservation outcomes.