2.6 Ethics
The methods used for collecting data from pig farmers were assessed and approved by the University of Pretoria’s human ethics committee (EC 161129-084). Permission to conduct the study within the NGR was also obtained from Ezemvelo Kwazulu Natal Wildlife authorities. Verbal consent from the local chief was obtained before project inception. For the interviewees, participation was voluntary, private, and confidential and there was no penalty if they decided not to participate. Written informed consent was obtained from each participant.
  1. Results
  2. Wild suid counts derived from transect counts