The Amateur Outdoorsman

Conservation is a complex and dynamic endeavour encompassing economics, human relations, agriculture and much more. For the most part, conservation has traditionally been more about preservation- keeping things as they were. However, a general change in thinking has brought about a shift in practices- potentially a good omen for communities and biodiversity alike. In order for conservation efforts to be successful, they need to satisfy 3 key requirements: They must be financially and logistically viable They must positively impact those individuals or communities most affected They must benefit the ecosystems/biodiversity in question I’d argue that if these three requirements are met, it is likely that the conservation effort will be largely successful. Further, I’m of the opinion that, when done correctly, utilization conservation (UC) satisfies all three of these requirements in major ways. It’s my goal to show this in a quantitative and scientific manner. Implemented correctly, it’s...