Halt the jaguar poaching through coexistence with communities in Maya-Forest
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main
VALUE £599,660
WHERE Mexico
Summary
The main source of jaguar parts for illegal trade is retaliatory hunting due to livestock predation, mainly sheep, which affects in particular small farmers at isolated and extreme poverty communities. Implementing coexistence measures and promoting agroforestry practices in their family production units helps protect their livestock and assets, strengthen productive activities, diversify income, and improve living conditions. At the same time, these measures prevent illegal hunting, contribute to rainforest conservation, and benefit local
communities and wildlife.
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