Some of the research on Living with Baboons in other parts of the Western Cape are also of interest including this article from Scientist in Limbo Sally Sivewright who discusses how important it is to stop easy access to human food and how to keep our baboons accessing important natural vegetation within our boundaries.
The issue of coexistence with baboons and the role of the Overstrand Municipality was researched with the conclusion that the only way to avoid conflict would be to fence off the entire area and prevent baboons from getting into the urban areas. The monitors are not successful in reducing baboon incidents and their impact on the baboon troops has also been negative. However no assessment of the forage available without access to the coast was carried out and the expense of such a fence. Nor does it take account of the negative impact on the endangered coastal fynbos when the baboons, very important in pollination, are removed.
The issue of coexistence with baboons and the role of the Overstrand Municipality was researched with the conclusion that the only way to avoid conflict would be to fence off the entire area and prevent baboons from getting into the urban areas. The monitors are not successful in reducing baboon incidents and their impact on the baboon troops has also been negative. However no assessment of the forage available without access to the coast was carried out and the expense of such a fence. Nor does it take account of the negative impact on the endangered coastal fynbos when the baboons, very important in pollination, are removed.
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The presentation by Joselyn Mormile to Rooiels on 10th September 2016 below gives an overview of her findings from 3 years living in Rooiels and closely studying the Rooiels troop and their interactions with people in the village.
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