Conserving biodiversity through community engagement in Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Nepal
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £427,800
WHERE Nepal
Summary
Large infrastructure developments, high dependency on forest resources and low levels of awareness among local communities threaten the habitats of species of global significance in Gaurishankar Conservation Area. The lack of a biodiversity data base, increasing human-wildlife conflicts and poaching of wildlife are issues of
major concern. This project aims to: i) enhance the capacity of local institutions, ii) assess biodiversity status, iii) investigate drivers of human-wildlife conflict and iv) create green job opportunities to enhance livelihoods of local communities.
