A certain area has been assigned for protection because it is had been declared a key biodiversity hotspot. However, the local communities are directly dependent on the area’s wild natural resources...

A certain area has been assigned for protection because it is had been declared a key biodiversity hotspot. However, the local communities are directly dependent on the area’s wild natural resources for their livelihoods. As a conservation manager, discuss the natural resource management approach you would recommend to balance ecological integrity and local livelihood needs, highlighting the key biophysical, social, and economic aspects that inform your approach.