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 .
Namibia 's land ownership issues created poaching problem until 1980s . Turning poachers into stewards of land and wildlife transformed situation . Numbers of big game increased and provided income for locals . Community tourism and other benefits have emerged from the 'conservancy ' program .