Livelihood strategies of communities using Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya

Emmanuel Olubunmi Oluwale, BSc

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

The study will focus on the assessment of livelihood strategies of communities living around Arabuko Forest in Coastal Kenya. The specific objectives will cover the following: - to assess the current food security situation of households in the community - to find out the level of dependency of the households on the forest and its products - to identify current and potential risks for the community. The study will comprise primary data collection directly in the community. The structured interview will be conducted with members of the households. The primary data will be framed by a sustainable livelihood approach. As for data analysis, a methodological approach to food security calculation will be used. Determinants influencing the level of dependency on forest products will be identified by the application of a logistic regression model.

Keywords

Food security, Coastal Kenya, Forest products, Livelihood Strategies

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 24. 4. 2023

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Ing. Jana Mazancová, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Markéta Grúňová, externi

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta tropického zemědělství

Magisterský studijní program / specializace:
Wildlife and Livestock Production, Management and Conservation / Wildlife Management and Conservation