scholarly journals Human-Wildlife Conflict In the Forest Villages of Barak Valley, Assam, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 245-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Dutta ◽  
H Singha ◽  
B Dutta ◽  
P Deb ◽  
A Das
Keyword(s):  
Wild Boar ◽  
Human Population ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Barak Valley ◽  
Indian State ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

Man and animals are frequently coming into conflicts over habitat and food requirements and this is mainly due to expanding human population and loss of natural habitats. The problem has been identified as major challenge to the governments of many countries and is significant to many human communities. Forest villages are the most potent sites for this problem as these are the places where human needs intersect with those of the wild animals. There are 104 forest villages in Barak Valley which is constituted by three districts; namely: Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj located in the Southern part of the Indian state of Assam. However, no proper study has yet been pursued with respect to man-wildlife conflict in these villages. Hence, present study was attempted to indentify the various wild animals which are involved in conflict in the forest villages of the region. The study revealed that there were four conflict animals; viz: jackal, civet, wild boar and monkey which were most commonly associated with the problem in these villages.

The wild boar as a driver of human-wildlife conflict in the protected park lands of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Pandey ◽  
Pei-Jen Lee Shaner ◽  
Hari Prasad Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Wild Boar ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

scholarly journals Beyond conflict: exploring the spectrum of human–wildlife interactions and their underlying mechanisms

Oryx ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 621-628
Author(s):  
Saloni Bhatia ◽  
Stephen Mark Redpath ◽  
Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi ◽  
Charudutt Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Knowledge Database ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Wildlife Impacts

AbstractHumans have lived alongside and interacted with wild animals throughout evolutionary history. Even though wild animals can damage property, or injure humans and domesticated animals, not all interactions between humans and wildlife are negative. Yet, research has tended to focus disproportionately on negative interactions leading to negative outcomes, labelling this human–wildlife conflict. Studies have identified several factors, ranging from gender, religion, socio-economics and literacy, which influence people's responses to wildlife. We used the ISI Web of Knowledge database to assess quantitatively how human–wildlife interactions are framed in the scientific literature and to understand the hypotheses that have been invoked to explain these. We found that the predominant focus of research was on human–wildlife conflict (71%), with little coverage of coexistence (2%) or neutral interactions (8%). We suggest that such a framing is problematic as it can lead to biases in conservation planning by failing to consider the nuances of people's relationships with wildlife and the opportunities that exist for conservation. We propose a typology of human responses to wildlife impacts, ranging from negative to positive, to help moderate the disproportionate focus on conflict. We suggest that standardizing terminology and considering interactions beyond those that are negative can lead to a more nuanced understanding of human–wildlife relations and help promote greater coexistence between people and wildlife. We also list the various influential factors that are reported to shape human–wildlife interactions and, to generate further hypotheses and research, classify them into 55 proximate (correlates) and five ultimate (mechanisms) factors.

scholarly journals Study on comparative assessment of human tolerance towards wildlife in coimbatore district (karamadai, thondamuthur & periyanaickenpalayam), tamil nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Arshath Iqram S ◽  
Gayathri A ◽  
Rajeshkumar S
Keyword(s):  
Wild Boar ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Comparative Assessment ◽  
Tolerance Level ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
The People ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Human Conflict ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

Human Wildlife conflict is an emerged problem in wildlife today. Our study deals with assessing the tolerance level of human towards wildlife by taking some parts of Coimbatore like Karamdai,Thondamuthur and Periyanaickenpalayam as study area. These are areas where human conflict with wildlife and wildlife conflict with human are often seen. Conflict with animals like wild boar, peacock,elephant and deer are seen here. The aim of our study is to analyze the original tolerance level of people towards human wildlife conflicts, to compare the tolerance level of people towards different animals, to compare the tolerance level of on comparing with different groups on basis of age, gender, occupation,forest area coverage and losses faced. Our study was conducted on December 2018 and about 48 peoples are investigated in our study area. The voices of people were recorded in phone and tolerancepercentages were given. The mean tolerance level of the people was found to be 58.75%. About 23% of people showed 90% level of tolerance. The comparative tolerance levels between different groups of people were discussed. The reasons behind the factors which determine the tolerance level of groups were also discussed.

Human-wildlife Conflict in the Forest Fringe Villages of Barak Valley, Assam, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 104-110
Author(s):  
Himangshu Dutta ◽  
Hilloljyoti Singha ◽  
Biman Kumar Dutta ◽  
Panna Deb ◽  
Arup Kumar Das
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Barak Valley ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Forest Fringe

scholarly journals Non-palatable Medicinal Plants as a Solution to Crop Raiding by Wild Herbivores around Protected Areas

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poorva Joshi ◽  
Milind Watve
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
National Park ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Crop Raiding ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
The People ◽  
Good Population ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is an important nature conservation area for the country having a good population of wild animals. However, on the fringes of this national park, there are issues of human-wildlife conflict such as crop raiding by wild animals, which is an underestimated problem. The constant threat of crop predators and perceived loss in crop produce has discouraged agriculture in close vicinity of the park. Farming is the main livelihood for the people living near TATR, therefore it is an urgent need to keep under review the alternative options that can contribute to farmers’ welfare. Considering the developing medicinal plant demand, there is potential in cultivating non-palatable traded medicinal plant species that are resistant to crop-raiding by wildlife. The paper suggests such a model for farmers. We focus on research, awareness, motivation, facilitation and establishing market linkages.

scholarly journals Spectrum of Injuries Inflicted and their Consequences Following Wild Animals Attack: Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Rajkumar Ravi Hamal ◽  
Suman Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Advanced Trauma Life Support ◽  
Anatomical Site ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

Introduction: Human-wildlife conflict in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is the major concern in and around the protected area due to dramatic change in the ecosystem which includes a rise in human population and their basic requirements that leads to loss of natural habitat for agriculture farming and residential purpose. On the other hand, successful conservation programme in some protective areas leads to a rise in a number of wildlife. This conflict ultimately leads to damage of the crops, property, livestock and the most important human casualties which is the main focus of this study.Methods: This is a hospital-based retrospective study in which 32 patients visiting the emergency and outpatient department with a history of wild animals attack were included. Advanced trauma life support protocol for polytrauma patients was followed. Anti tetanus and anti-rabies prophylaxis given followed by antibiotics coverage. Operative and multidisciplinary interventions were made as per the requirement.Results: Out of the total 32 patients, soft tissue injury Oestern-Tscherne grade 3 was the commonest type of injury seen in 19(59.4%) of the cases, the commonest species involved was rhinoceros 8(25%). The anatomical site most commonly involved was lower limb 10(31.3%). Fracture fixation was required in 8(25%) cases. The commonest complication was wound infection in 5(16%) cases.Conclusion: This research elaborates the current scenario of human-wildlife conflict, facilitates to identify and face the common type of injuries, their complications, the role of a multidisciplinary approach and hence implement certain treatment protocols as a part of effective management to avoid major consequences to public health.

scholarly journals Analysis of Human-Wildlife Conflict in Buffer Zone Area: A Case Study of Shuklaphanta National Park, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-45
Author(s):  
Maheshwari Bhatta ◽  
Rajeev Joshi
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Buffer Zone ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Livestock Depredation ◽  
Wildlife Conflict ◽  
Human Wildlife Conflict

This article is based on a study carried out in buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP), which lies in Kanchanpur district of Nepal. It is aimed to assess nature and extent of crop damages, livestock depredation and human casualties, and to identify local people's attitude towards wildlife conservation and management. Primary data was collected through preliminary field visit, questionnaire survey of households, key informant interviews, focus group discussion and direct field observation. Paddy was major crop damaged by wild animals, followed by wheat and maize. Wild boar followed by elephant and deer were found as the most problematic animals causing crop damage, while common leopard was found as the major culprit for livestock depredation. The proximity to the national park was found determining factor to the extent of damage caused by the wild animals. People’s attitude towards wildlife conservation was found to be positive; however, more than 85% of respondents showed dissatisfaction towards park authorities’ effort for conflict management. Active participation of local people in conservation and awareness program can play a vital role to reduce and mitigate the human wildlife conflict at community level.

Urban Greening and Human-Wildlife Relations in Philadelphia: From Animal Control to Multispecies Coexistence?

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Hunold
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Runoff ◽  
Urban Wildlife ◽  
Wildlife Habitat ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Urban Greening ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Animal Control

City-scale urban greening is expanding wildlife habitat in previously less hospitable urban areas. Does this transformation also prompt a reckoning with the longstanding idea that cities are places intended to satisfy primarily human needs? I pose this question in the context of one of North America's most ambitious green infrastructure programmes to manage urban runoff: Philadelphia's Green City, Clean Waters. Given that the city's green infrastructure plans have little to say about wildlife, I investigate how wild animals fit into urban greening professionals' conceptions of the urban. I argue that practitioners relate to urban wildlife via three distinctive frames: 1) animal control, 2) public health and 3) biodiversity, and explore the implications of each for peaceful human-wildlife coexistence in 'greened' cities.

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