Emmanuel Fundira is the president of the Safari Operator's Association of Zimbabwe and has worked in the tourism, conservation, and safari industry for 25 years.
Some rural areas in Zimbabwe are only suitable for wildlife resources and are dependent on conservation programs.
By Fundira's estimate, Zimbabwe has allocated 26% of its land to rural communities, which is often exploited for wildlife utilization.
According to Fundira, many rural communities in Zimbabwe depend on safari operators and wildlife for infrastructural support.
In a country where about 3 million people live close to wild animals, and with conservation programs idling, it's becoming difficult to convince rural Zimbabweans to refrain from killing wildlife.
