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CRM820S-COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-2ND OPP- JAN 2025 |
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nAm I BIA un IVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,NATURALRESOURCESAND APPLIEDSCIENCES
SCHOOLOF AGRICULTUREAND NATURALRESOURCESCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF NATURALRESOURCESSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF NATURALRESOURCESMANAGEMENT HONOURS
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 08BNRH
COURSECODE: CRM820S
LEVEL: 8
COURSENAME: COMMUNITY RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
DATE:JANUARY 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 120
SECONDOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Mrs Clarence Ntesa
MODERATOR: Ms Siphiwe Lutibezi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
2. Answering book
3. Calculator and Ruler
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 2 PAGES{Excluding this front page)
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QUESTION 1
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM)hasevolved asan approach to managing
land and natural resources over the years. In Namibia, various policies and laws provide for the
implementation of CBNRM.
1.1. Define CBNRM in your own understanding.
(2)
1.2. Discussany three principles that shape CBNRMor lead to a successful CBNRM
(15)
programme.
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QUESTION 2
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a dynamic approach to managing
natural resources that Namibia adopted in 1996 following the amendment of the Nature
Conservation Ordinance No. 4 of 1975. Since its implementation, the CBNRM programme has led to
significant social, economic, and environmental benefits in Namibia. Discussthe primary factors that
motivated the Namibian government to formally adopt CBNRM as a strategy for natural resource
management in 1996.
[15]
QUESTION 3
3.1. Distinguishbetween a policy, legislation, and international convention/multinational (6)
environmental agreement (MEA).
3.2 Various policies and legislation devolve rights to CBNRM institutions, such as (10)
communal conservancies and community forests, regarding the use and management
of natural resources. Analyze and critiquethe legal rights granted to CFs,highlighting
any gaps, loopholes, and areas of concern.
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QUESTION 4
Does the utilization of wildlife (both consumptive and non-consumptive) and forest resources
(including timber and non-timber products) contribute to the conservation of natural resources in
Namibia's conservancies and community forests? Write an essay in response to this statement.
[20]
QUESTION 5
5.1. Adaptive management is a fundamental principle in natural resource management, (15)
providing a framework that enables resource managers to address highly complex
ecological systems. Discussthe steps involved in adaptive management, using a relevant
natural resource management example. Hint: Consider a specific natural resource
management issue or problem where adaptive management can be applied and use it to
illustrate each step.
5.2. The Quota Setting Coordination Committee (QSCC)in Namibia is currently developing (10)
data-driven quotas for 2025 for a conservancy in the Zambezi Region. Outline five key
factors that the QSCCshould consider when establishing these quotas.
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QUESTION 6
Consumptive and non-consumptive wildlife utilisation are complementary
conservancies of Namibia. Expand on this statement in detail.
benefits in communal
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QUESTION 7
How has Namibia's CBNRM Programme (communal conservancies and community forests)
contributed to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
7.1. SDG2: Zero hunger
(5)
7.2. SDG3: Good health and well-being
(5)
7.3. SDG13: Climate action
(5)
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END OF QUESTION PAPER
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