Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) projects have mushroomed in Botswana during the 1990s. While their unique blend of environmental, economic and social potential is being recognised, concerns have been growing that the projects are not yet mature, and cannot yet sustain themselves. In addition, concerns have grown about community's abilities to manage the substantial resource revenues and productive activities. Questions have been raised about the capacity of CBNRM support organisation. Many donors have withdrawn, leaving gaps in the support Network that were not always filled. Finally, the rural development and conservation principles and impacts are being questioned.