Community Perceptions on Conservation, Livelihood Vulnerability and Quality of Life Around Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro National Park

A study on Kilimanjaro National Park reveals that improved quality of life correlates with stronger conservation attitudes, particularly among highly vulnerable communities. The research found that as livelihood vulnerability decreases, the relationship between quality of life and conservation support weakens. This suggests that targeted development efforts could enhance both conservation outcomes and community well-being. The findings were derived from a questionnaire survey across four villages bordering the park, analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling.

Lyakurwa, G. J., Chepkwony, M. C., & Sabuhoro, E. (2025). Community Perceptions on Conservation, Livelihood Vulnerability and Quality of Life Around Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro National Park. Land, 14(2), 334. https://doi.org/10.3390/land14020334