Dr. Edson Gandiwa

Professor and Dean
Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation from Wageningen University, The Netherlands

My URL
https://livedna.org/263.10661

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Biography

Dr. Edson Gandiwa is currently working as Professor and Dean at Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe. He earned his Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation from Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands. His main area of interest focuses on Environmental Sciences. His area of expertise includes Wildlife Ecology, Plant Ecology, Fire Ecology, Media Framing, Illegal Hunting, Natural Resources Conservation, Rangeland Management, Environmental Science, and Wildlife Crime, Law Enforcement, and Protected area Management. He is author and co-author 63 journals articles.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
Wildlife Ecology
Plant Ecology
Rangeland Management
Natural Resources Conservation

Selected Publications

  1. Muboko, N., E. Gandiwa, V. Muposhi and T. Tarakini, 2016. Illegal hunting and protected areas: Tourist perceptions on wild animal poisoning in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Tourism Manage., 52: 170-172.
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  2. Ndoro, O., C. Mashapa, S. Kativu and E. Gandiwa, 2015. A comparative assessment of baobab density in northern Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Ecol., 53: 109-111.
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  3. Ndiweni, T., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, H. Ncube, C. Mashapa and E. Gandiwa, 2015. Vigilance behavior and population density of common large herbivores in a southern African Savanna. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 25: 876-883.
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  4. Mutanga, C.N., S. Vengesayi, N. Muboko and E. Gandiwa, 2015. Towards harmonious conservation relationships: A framework for understanding protected area staff-local community relationships in developing countries. J. Nat. Conserv., 25: 8-16.
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  5. Mutanga, C.N., S. Vengesayi, E. Gandiwa and N. Muboko, 2015. Community perceptions of wildlife conservation and tourism: A case study of communities adjacent to four protected areas in Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 8: 564-582.
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  6. Gandiwa, E., I.M.A.Heitkonig, P.H.C. Eilers and H.H.T. Prins, 2015. Rainfall variability and its impact on large mammal populations in a complex of semi-arid African savanna protected areas. Trop. Ecol. .
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  7. Fakarayi, T., C. Mashapa, E. Gandiwa and S. Kativu, 2015. Pattern of land-use and land cover changes in driefontein grassland important bird area, Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 8: 274-283.
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  8. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., E. Gandiwa, T.B. Matokwe, R. Gwazani, C. Mashapa, N. Muboko and S. Mudangwe, 2014. Preliminary assessment of vegetation fires and their impact in Nyanga national park, Zimbabwe. Greener J. Biol. Sci., 4: 9-17.

  9. Muposhi, V.K., M. Ndlovu, E. Gandiwa, J. Muvengwi and N. Muboko, 2014. Vegetation dynamics prior to wildlife reintroductions in southern Umfurudzi park, Zimbabwe. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 24: 1680-1690.
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  10. Muposhi, V.K., A. Chanyandura, E. Gandiwa, J. Muvengwi, N. Muboko, P. Taru and O.L. Kupika, 2014. Post-release monitoring of diet profile and diet quality of reintroduced African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in Umfurudzi park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 7: 440-456.

  11. Muboko, N., V. Muposhi, T. Tarakini, E. Gandiwa, S. Vengesayi and E. Makuwe, 2014. Cyanide poisoning and African elephant mortality in Hwange national park, Zimbabwe: A preliminary assessment. Pachyderm, 55: 92-94.
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  12. Muboko, N., T. Chigumira, C. Mashapa, E. Gandiwa, G. Chibememe and V.K. Muposhi, 2014. Impacts of wood poaching on vegetation structure and composition in Mukuvisi Woodland, Zimbabwe. J. Environ. Protect., 5: 156-163.
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  13. Mashapa, C., P. Nyabawa, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, J. Muvengwi, S. Kativu and E. Gandiwa, 2014. Status of African baobab (Adansonia digitata) across Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 18: 139-143.
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  14. Mashapa, C., E. Mudyazvivi, P. Mhuriro-Mashapa, T. Matenda and W. Mufunda et al., 2014. Assessment of market potential for horticultural produce for smallholder farmers around Mutare city, eastern Zimbabwe. Greener J. Social Sci., 4: 85-93.

  15. Mashapa, C., E. Gandiwa, P. Mhuriro-Mashapa and P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, 2014. Increasing demand on natural forest products in urban and peri-urban areas of Mutare, eastern Zimbabwe: Implications for sustainable natural resources management. Nat. Faune, 28: 42-48.

  16. Madhlamoto, D., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, J. Muvengwi and E. Gandiwa, 2014. Population density and distribution of common large herbivores along tourist roads in Gonarezhou National Park, southeast Zimbabwe. Int. Open Distance Learn. J., 2: 54-63.

  17. Kupika, O.L., S. Kativu, E. Gandiwa and A. Gumbie, 2014. Impact of African elephants on baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) population structure in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Ecol., 55: 159-166.
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  18. Gandiwa, E., S. Sprangers, S. van Bommel, I.M. Heitkonig, C. Leeuwis and H.H. Prins, 2014. Spill-over effect in media framing: Representations of wildlife conservation in Zimbabwean and international media, 1989-2010. J. Nat. Conserv., 22: 413-423.
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  19. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, N. Muboko, E. Libombo, C. Mashapa and R. Gwazani, 2014. Local people’s knowledge and perceptions of wildlife conservation in southeastern Zimbabwe. J. Environ. Protect., 5: 475-481.
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  20. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, L. Mango and J. Jakarasi, 2014. Law enforcement staff perceptions of illegal hunting and wildlife conservation in Gonarezhou national park, southeastern Zimbabwe. Trop. Ecol., 55: 119-127.
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  21. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, E. Libombo and N. Muboko, 2014. Perceived impacts of veterinary fences on local livelihoods in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Int. Open Distance Learn. J., 2: 41-49.

  22. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, D. Goza, C. Mashapa and Muboko, 2014. Diversity and structure of woody vegetation across areas with different soils in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Southern For.: J. For. Sci., 76: 111-116.
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  23. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, C. Mashapa, E. Libombo and N. Muboko, 2014. An assessment of local people’s participation in natural resources conservation in southern Zimbabwe. J. Environ. Res. Manage., 5: 42-46.
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  24. Gandiwa, E., 2014. Vegetation factors influencing large herbivore density and distribution in a southern African savanna. Afr. J. Ecol., 52: 274-283.
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  25. Gandiwa, E., 2014. Population dynamics of large herbivores and the framing of wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe. Open J. Ecol., 4: 411-420.
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  26. Chibememe, G., N. Muboko, E. Gandiwa, O.L. Kupika, V.K. Muposhi and G. Pwiti, 2014. Embracing indigenous knowledge systems in the management of dryland ecosystems in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier conservation area: The case of Chibememe and Tshovani communities, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. Biodiversity, 15: 192-202.
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  27. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., S. Chiganze, P. Chirombe, C. Mashapa, N. Muboko and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Abundance and distribution of african fish eagles along major rivers in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Greener J. Biol. Sci., 3: 336-341.
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  28. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., L. Mango, E. Gandiwa, D. Goza and C. Parakasingwa et al., 2013. Variation in woody vegetation structure and composition in a semi-arid savanna of southern Zimbabwe. Int. J. Biodiversity Conserv., 5: 71-77.

  29. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., E. Gandiwa, J. Jakarasi, H. van der Westhuizen and J. Muvengwi, 2013. Short communication: Abundance, distribution and population trends of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Water SA., 39: 165-170.
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  30. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., C.T. Mabika, O.L. Kupika, E. Gandiwa and C. Murungweni, 2013. Vegetation structure and composition across different land uses in a semiarid savanna of southern Zimbabwe. Int. J. Biodiversity, Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/692564.
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  31. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., C. Parakasingwa, C. Mashapa, N. Muboko and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Status of woody vegetation along riparian areas in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Greener J. Agric. Sci., 3: 592-597.

  32. Muboko, N., M.R. Mushonga, N. Chibuwe, C. Mashapa and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Woody vegetation structure and composition in Mapembe Nature Reserve, eastern Zimbabwe. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 17: 475-481.
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  33. Mashapa, C., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, E. Gandiwa and S. Kativu, 2013. Abundance and structure of African baobab (Adansonia digitata) across different soil types in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Int. J. Biodiversity, Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/874713.
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  34. Mashapa, C., P. Mhuriro-Mashapa, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Adoption of agro-ecology practices in semi-arid environment of Chimanimani district, eastern Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 15: 1-17.
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  35. Hungwe, T., P. Mugabe, C. Mutisi and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Influence of communal area grazing management system on the nutritive value of forages selected by cattle in a semi-arid area of Zimbabwe. Greener J. Agric. Sci., 3: 663-668.
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  36. Groom, R.J., E. Gandiwa, P. Gandiwa and H.F. van der Westhuizen, 2013. A mass poisoning of white-backed and lappet-faced vultures in Gonarezhou national park. Honeyguide, 59: 5-9.
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  37. Gandiwa, P., E. Chinoitezvi and E. Gandiwa, 2013. Structure and composition of woody vegetation in two Important Bird Areas in southern Zimbabwe. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 23: 813-820.
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  38. Gandiwa, E., P. Gandiwa, S. Sandram and E. Mpofu, 2013. Towards integrated river basin management: A case study of Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Nat. Faune, 27: 70-75.
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  39. Gandiwa, E., I.M.A. Heitkonig, P. Gandiwa, W. Matsvayi, H. van der Westhuizen and M.M. Ngwenya, 2013. Large herbivore dynamics in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Ecol., 54: 345-354.
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  40. Gandiwa, E., I.M.A. Heitkonig, A.M. Lokhorst, H.H.T. Prins and C. Leeuwis, 2013. Illegal hunting and law enforcement during a period of economic decline in Zimbabwe: A case study of northern Gonarezhou national park and adjacent areas. J. Nat. Conserv., 21: 133-142.
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  41. Gandiwa, E., A.M. Lokhorst, H.H. Prins, C. Leeuwis and I. Heitkonig, 2013. CAMPFIRE and human-wildlife conflicts in local communities bordering northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Ecol. Soc., Vol. 18. .
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  42. Gandiwa, E., 2013. Top-down and bottom-up control of large herbivore populations: A review of natural and human-induced influences. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 6: 493-505.
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  43. Sithole, D., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa and E. Gandiwa, 2012. An assessment of alien plant species in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Greener J. Agric. Sci., 2: 334-339.

  44. Mukwashi, K., E. Gandiwa and S. Kativu, 2012. Impact of African elephants on Baikiaea plurijuga woodland around natural and artificial watering points in northern Hwange national park, Zimbabwe. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 2: 1355-1368.
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  45. Mpofu, E., E. Gandiwa, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa and H. Zinhiva, 2012. Abundance, distribution and status of African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in dry savanna woodlands in southern Gonarezhou national park, southeast Zimbabwe. Trop. Ecol., 53: 119-124.
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  46. Gwazani, R., E. Gandiwa, P. Gandiwa, V. Mhaka, T. Hungwe and M. Muza, 2012. The socio-ecological impacts of Mushandike dam, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 14: 184-194.
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  47. Gandiwa, E., P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, M. Mutandwa and S. Sandram, 2012. An assessment of illegal fishing in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. E3 J. Environ. Res. Manage., 3: 142-145.

  48. Gandiwa, E., P. Gandiwa and T. Mxoza, 2012. Structure and composition of Spirostachys africana woodland stands in Gonarezhou national park, southern Zimbabwe. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 2: 2076-2089.
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  49. Gandiwa, E., P. Gandiwa and N. Muboko, 2012. Living with wildlife and associated conflicts in northern Gonarezhou national park, southeast Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 14: 252-260.

  50. Gandiwa, E., N. Tupulu, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa and J. Muvengwi, 2012. Structure and composition of woody vegetation around permanent-artificial and ephemeral-natural water points in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Ecol., 53: 169-175.
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  51. Gandiwa, E., 2012. Local knowledge and perceptions of animal population abundances by communities adjacent to the northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 5: 255-269.
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  52. Gandiwa, E. and P. Gandiwa, 2012. Biodiversity conservation versus artisanal gold mining: A case study of Chimanimani national park, Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 14: 29-37.

  53. Gandiwa, P., M. Matsvayi, M.M. Ngwenya and E. Gandiwa, 2011. Assessment of livestock and human settlement encroachment into northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 13: 19-33.

  54. Gandiwa, E., T. Magwati, P. Zisadza, T. Chinuwo and C. Tafangenyasha, 2011. The impact of African elephants on Acacia tortilis woodland in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. J. Arid Environ., 75: 809-814.
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  55. Gandiwa, E., G. Chikorowondo, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa and J. Muvengwi, 2011. Structure and composition of Androstachys johnsonii woodland across various strata in Gonarezhou national park, southeast Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 4: 218-229.

  56. Gandiwa, E., 2011. Wildlife tourism in Gonarezhou national park, southeast Zimbabwe: Opportunities for wildlife viewing. J. Sustain. Dev. Afr., 13: 304-315.
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  57. Gandiwa, E., 2011. Preliminary assessment of illegal hunting by communities adjacent to the northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Trop. Conserv. Sci., 4: 445-467.

  58. Gandiwa, E., 2011. Importance of dry savanna woodlands in rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation in southeastern Zimbabwe. Nat. Faune, 26: 60-66.
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  59. Gandiwa, E., 2011. Effects of repeated burning on woody vegetation structure and composition in a semi-arid southern African savanna. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 2: 458-471.
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  60. Zisadza, P., E. Gandiwa, H. van der Westhuizen, E. van der Westhuizen and V. Bodzo, 2010. Abundance, distribution and population trends of hippopotamus in Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. South Afr. J. Wildlife Res., 40: 149-157.
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  61. Gandiwa, E. and P. Zisadza, 2010. Wildlife management in Gonarezhou national park, southeast Zimbabwe: Climate change and implications for management. Nat. Faune, 25: 95-104.
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  62. Chinuwo, T., E. Gandiwa, P.H. Mugabe, I.D.T. Mpofu and E. Timpong-Jones, 2010. Effects of previous cultivation on regeneration of Julbernadia globiflora and Brachystegia spiciformis in grazing areas of Mupfurudzi resettlement scheme, Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Range Forage Sci., 27: 45-49.
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  63. Gandiwa, E. and S. Kativu, 2009. Influence of fire frequency on Colophospermum mopane and Combretum apiculatum woodland structure and composition in northern Gonarezhou national park, Zimbabwe. Koedoe, Vol. 51. .
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