Kevin Mearns
Biographic Data
| ID | 4098568 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kevin Mearns |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kevin |
| FAMILY NAME | Mearns |
| SIGNATURE | MEARNS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Africa |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5874-3542 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Scaling innovative, low-impact tourism practices in African mixed world heritage sites post-Covid: Perspectives from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Purpose This study aimed at analyzing the post-COVID-19 resilience and recovery trajectories of two African mixed World Heritage Sites (WHS), the Maloti-Drakensberg Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The study explored how these sites' dual natural and cultural management, stakeholder dynamics and governance structures influenced the scaling of innovative, low-impact tourism practices in response to the pandemic. Design/methodology/approa…
Relationship matters in conservation: Mnqobokazi community and Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Local community members play a critical role in the success of conservation projects, which in turn have the potential to influence the perceptions of local people. Relationships matter when it comes to sustainable long-term conservation and community well-being. The study aims to establish the relationship between local communities and wildlife conservation organizations in the context of Phinda Private Game Reserve and the Mnqobokazi community,…
Engendering Community Support for Conservation: A Case Study of Kekana Gardens Community and Dinokeng Game Reserve, South Africa
Successful conservation in Africa hinges on the perceptions of communities bordering protected areas. It is therefore vital for protected area stakeholders to know the perceptions of neighbouring communities in order to determine the factors that generate or undermine community support for conservation, so that appropriate management interventions can be implemented. Numerous studies consider benefits, but less relate to perceptions regarding bot…
Comparing farmers’ perceptions of climate change with meteorological data: A case study of livestock farmers in Eswatini’s lowveld region
This paper compared livestock farmers’ perceptions of climate change with meteorological data with the intent of understanding the predictors of farmers’ perceptions. Primary and secondary data sources were used. The sample size was 278 farmers. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that livestock farmers are mainly aged, married males that practiced mixed farming and reared mainly cattle and goats…
Exploring the influence of climate change and capital assets on livelihood formations in central region of Uganda
Expanded Public Works Programme Participants: Transitioning to Tourism in South Africa
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was developed in South Africa as a strategy for job creation amongst poor people. However, this desired outcome of EPWP is often not achieved. This research follows an action research approach to analyse the potential of two organisations to collectively help overcome development gaps and improve living, learning and working conditions for EPWP participants. A new framework is proposed that will support …
Insights into Community Attitudes and Perceptions at Borakalalo National Park, South Africa
Meaningful community participation is core to the long-term success of protected areas. Hence, it is important to understand what drives neighbouring community attitudes and perceptions. This study sought to determine local community attitudes towards conservation and protected areas, as well as their perceptions of benefits and participation at Borakalalo National Park. Semi-structured interviews were held with experienced park officials, while …
Analysis of landscape performance assessment by key stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation area
Stakeholder engagement has become an important aspect of sustainable natural resources management. This study analysed a landscape performance assessment by local and ‘external’ stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation area in Southern Africa. The landscape was divided into three agro-ecological zones and focus group discussions were facilitated for stakeholders to evaluate the landscape based on four ecoagriculture dimensions (production, co…
The Social Sustainability of Community Based Ecotourism in Southern Africa
The global trend towards sustainability is influencing humankind on a daily basis. One of the aspects of human life that is significantly influenced by this trend is decision making with regard to travel and holidays. The investigation was initiated in an attempt to monitor the sustainability of community-based ecotourism in southern Africa and to set a baseline for future comparison. A comprehensive inventory of 331 community-based tourism ventu…
Engendering Community Support for Conservation: A Case Study of Kekana Gardens Community and Dinokeng Game Reserve, South Africa
Successful conservation in Africa hinges on the perceptions of communities bordering protected areas. It is therefore vital for protected area stakeholders to know the perceptions of neighbouring communities in order to determine the factors that generate or undermine community support for conservation, so that appropriate management interventions can be implemented. Numerous studies consider benefits, but less relate to perceptions regarding bot…
Insights into Community Attitudes and Perceptions at Borakalalo National Park, South Africa
Meaningful community participation is core to the long-term success of protected areas. Hence, it is important to understand what drives neighbouring community attitudes and perceptions. This study sought to determine local community attitudes towards conservation and protected areas, as well as their perceptions of benefits and participation at Borakalalo National Park. Semi-structured interviews were held with experienced park officials, while …
The Social Sustainability of Community Based Ecotourism in Southern Africa
The global trend towards sustainability is influencing humankind on a daily basis. One of the aspects of human life that is significantly influenced by this trend is decision making with regard to travel and holidays. The investigation was initiated in an attempt to monitor the sustainability of community-based ecotourism in southern Africa and to set a baseline for future comparison. A comprehensive inventory of 331 community-based tourism ventu…
Analysis of landscape performance assessment by key stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation area
Stakeholder engagement has become an important aspect of sustainable natural resources management. This study analysed a landscape performance assessment by local and ‘external’ stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation area in Southern Africa. The landscape was divided into three agro-ecological zones and focus group discussions were facilitated for stakeholders to evaluate the landscape based on four ecoagriculture dimensions (production, co…
Exploring the influence of climate change and capital assets on livelihood formations in central region of Uganda
Expanded Public Works Programme Participants: Transitioning to Tourism in South Africa
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) was developed in South Africa as a strategy for job creation amongst poor people. However, this desired outcome of EPWP is often not achieved. This research follows an action research approach to analyse the potential of two organisations to collectively help overcome development gaps and improve living, learning and working conditions for EPWP participants. A new framework is proposed that will support …
Insights into Community Attitudes and Perceptions at Borakalalo National Park, South Africa
Meaningful community participation is core to the long-term success of protected areas. Hence, it is important to understand what drives neighbouring community attitudes and perceptions. This study sought to determine local community attitudes towards conservation and protected areas, as well as their perceptions of benefits and participation at Borakalalo National Park. Semi-structured interviews were held with experienced park officials, while …
Comparing farmers’ perceptions of climate change with meteorological data: A case study of livestock farmers in Eswatini’s lowveld region
This paper compared livestock farmers’ perceptions of climate change with meteorological data with the intent of understanding the predictors of farmers’ perceptions. Primary and secondary data sources were used. The sample size was 278 farmers. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that livestock farmers are mainly aged, married males that practiced mixed farming and reared mainly cattle and goats…
Relationship matters in conservation: Mnqobokazi community and Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Local community members play a critical role in the success of conservation projects, which in turn have the potential to influence the perceptions of local people. Relationships matter when it comes to sustainable long-term conservation and community well-being. The study aims to establish the relationship between local communities and wildlife conservation organizations in the context of Phinda Private Game Reserve and the Mnqobokazi community,…
Engendering Community Support for Conservation: A Case Study of Kekana Gardens Community and Dinokeng Game Reserve, South Africa
Successful conservation in Africa hinges on the perceptions of communities bordering protected areas. It is therefore vital for protected area stakeholders to know the perceptions of neighbouring communities in order to determine the factors that generate or undermine community support for conservation, so that appropriate management interventions can be implemented. Numerous studies consider benefits, but less relate to perceptions regarding bot…
Scaling innovative, low-impact tourism practices in African mixed world heritage sites post-Covid: Perspectives from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Purpose This study aimed at analyzing the post-COVID-19 resilience and recovery trajectories of two African mixed World Heritage Sites (WHS), the Maloti-Drakensberg Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The study explored how these sites' dual natural and cultural management, stakeholder dynamics and governance structures influenced the scaling of innovative, low-impact tourism practices in response to the pandemic. Design/methodology/approa…
Geography (7 works) · Business (6 works) · Environmental resource management (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Environmental planning (5 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Tourism (4 works) · Community-based conservation (3 works)