Using local actors’ perceptions to evaluate a conservation tool: the case of the Mexican compensation scheme for predation in Calakmul

A compensation scheme for carnivore depredation on livestock in Calakmul, Mexico, shows that while three-quarters of livestock producers are aware of the scheme, only half understand its functionality. Satisfaction with the scheme's operation is linked to ease of contacting staff, whereas satisfaction with results depends on trust in staff. This insight was derived from a research-action approach involving 165 questionnaires and participatory workshops, which revealed key criteria for local actors' evaluations. Recommendations include targeting information to areas where awareness is low and vulnerability to predation is high.

Marshall, H., Lecuyer, L., & Calmé, S. (2020). Using local actors’ perceptions to evaluate a conservation tool: the case of the Mexican compensation scheme for predation in Calakmul. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 26(6), 523–540. https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2020.1856452