Namibia 's land ownership issues created poaching problem until 1980s . Turning poachers into stewards of land and wildlife transformed situation . Most of the money is derived from joint venture tourism , with trophy hunting following in at a distant second . Comment: Community tourism and other benefits have emerged from the 'conservancy ' program .
Namibia 's land ownership issues created poaching problem until 1980s . Turning poachers into stewards of land and wildlife transformed situation . Comment: Community tourism and other benefits have emerged from the 'conservancy ' program .