This book assembles data and evidence to illustrate the value of wildlife to economies and, through this, emboldens investment in this important economic asset. It explores the impacts of wildlife on Southern African economies and provides directions for its design, planning, and management. The book defines, classifies, provides a framework for wildlife planning and management, and explains why wildlife resources are important for building local, national, and regional economies. The book argues that wildlife is a valuable resource that needs to be exploited with conservation in mind, as these objectives are inseparable. It also posits that the potential for developing new wildlife tourism ventures exists, but sustainable business approaches must be considered. It is a must-read for researchers, students, wildlife and tourism development stakeholders, policy makers, and all those working in conservation, political and wildlife ecology, wildlife and tourism, and community development.

Moren Tibabo Stone is an Associate Professor in Environmental Science and Tourism Studies at the University of Botswana, Department of Environmental Science. His research interests include sustainable tourism development and management, ecotourism, community-based tourism, protected areas conservation and community livelihoods improvement through tourism engagements.

Lesego Senyana Stone is an Associate Professor, Department of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Botswana, Botswana. Her research interests are in sustainable tourism development with specific reference to nature-based tourism, tourism marketing, community-based tourism, and community participation in tourism. Dr. Stone has published in several local, regional, and international journals. She teaches several tourism management courses.