Community Participation In Wetland Conservation In Nepal

Shrestha, Utsala

doi:10.3126/aej.v12i0.7574

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“…The participation of wetland users in wetland conservation and management is crucial for extenuating the problems related to wetland ecosystems. Local users are the sole owners as well as the protectors of their resources (Shrestha, 2011).…”

Section: Lack Of Active Involvement Of Local Communities In Conservation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perception-based Assessment of Ecosystem Services of Abijata-Shalla National Park Wetlands in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

Bedo¹,

Mekuriaw

Bantider

2022

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Abijata-Shalla Park was established as one of Ethiopia's national parks to safeguard wetlands and ecosystem services (ESs). Some of the ESs that are offered by the wetlands are currently depleting and disappearing rather than being protected. Understanding the drivers behind these changes can help individuals and policymakers design mitigation measures. The objective of this case was to assess ESs and the drivers of change with highlighting on the Abijata wetland. In addition to a household survey and group discussion, personal interviews and field observation were employed to collect data. Using these data, the various ESs were assessed and ranked from 1-10 according to local perception. Grading scales such as very high (−2), high (−1), neutral (0), low (+1), and very low (+2) were employed to analyse the drivers of ESs change. Analyses of the study revealed that some of the ESs, including fish, papyrus, water reeds, hunting and spiritual services, existed before 1991, but have since disappeared from the site. Twenty ESs are available; 11 services pertain to provisioning, followed by 4 regulating, 3 cultural and 2 supporting services. Wetland for cultivation ranked highest, followed by domestic water supply and pasture. All services, with the exception of arable land and pasture, are on the decline. Water abstraction is the primary driver of ESs change, followed by population growth and deforestation. The park existed as a "paper park." Water withdrawals from the Ziway-Shalla sub-basin should be restricted. Instead, focus on water conservation strategies to make better use of abstracted water.

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Section: Lack Of Active Involvement Of Local Communities In Conservation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perception-based Assessment of Ecosystem Services of Abijata-Shalla National Park Wetlands in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

Bedo¹,

Mekuriaw

Bantider

2022

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“…Ecotourism in the wetlands of Nepal has been important for the benefi ts of the local people (Shrestha, 2011). Ecotourism prioritizes the integrity of ecological resources, conservation of the environment, development of the community through economic prosperity through the maintenance of low-consumptive and low-impact utilization of the available resources (Duff y, 2008); (Gurung & Scholz, 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ecotourism in Ghoda Ghodi Wetland Sukhad, Kailali, Nepal

Khadka

Chaudhary

Karki

et al. 2021

J. Tourism & Hospitality Educ.

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Tourism is the act of spending time away from home. Nepal has remained an exotic tourist location for several decades, and wetlands are among the major areas of tourism in Nepal. Located in the far-western Tarai of Nepal, Ghoda Ghodi Lake is among the major wetlands in terms of both biodiversity and tourism. This study has assessed the ecotourism status in Ghoda Ghodi Lake of Nepal and to understand the current condition and possible inferences. A total of 40 households were surveyed, and 80 visitors were interviewed for collecting primary data. Most of the respondent visitors have visited wetlands more than five times. It is important to point out that fifty percent of the respondent visitors have visited the wetland for natural purposes indicating that the naturalness of the wetland has more capacity to attract tourists. Visitors perceived to enhance economic activities and increase employment opportunities to attract locals to promote ecotourism. The local people were engaged in homestay earning around NRs 2 to 4 lakh per year as well most of the local respondents (50%) were participating in tourism promotion activities.

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“…Wetlands are the most productive ecosystems, producing both tangible goods and intangible environmental services (MEA 2003). Wetlands serve as a lifeline for both plants and animals by maintaining environmental quality and food security on perpetual basis (Shrestha 2011). Scientists claim that wetlands are a biological supermarket as they produce multiple goods and services, mainly provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting (MEA 2005).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%