Conservation policy–people conflicts: a case study from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (a World Heritage Site), India

Maikhuri, R. K.; Nautiyal, Sunil; Rao, K. S.; Saxena, K. G.

doi:10.1016/s1389-9341(01)00037-5

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“…This problem was also recognized in the evaluation of WBR's functions in Lu's study (Lu et al, 2003), which indicated that the function of Giant Panda protection was effective but the functions of environmental education, social development and economic development were marginalized. If local people's interest were marginalized for a long period, they might adopt actions detrimental to the goal of conservation (Maikhuri et al, 2001).…”

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Local people's perceptions as decision support for protected area management in Wolong Biosphere Reserve, China

Chen

Lü

et al. 2006

Journal of Environmental Management

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This paper examines local people's knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards Wolong Biosphere Reserve (WBR) and its management policies. Pertinent data were collected through a questionnaire survey and group discussions. This study revealed that local people's perceptions were affected by many factors, including education, gender, residence location, household size and acreage of land owned. Although most respondents had limited knowledge about WBR because of their absence in WBR management, they held a positive attitude towards WBR. An in-depth analysis of their attitudes and perceptions showed that two potential conflicts might affect biodiversity conservation and protected area management. One of them was the imbalance between the limited cropland holding and the oversupply of the labor force, and the other one was the increase in electricity price versus the decrease in economic incentives for the Natural Forest Protection Project. The study also revealed that relocation was considered unacceptable to most respondents. However, those residing far from the main road were willing to relocate more than those near the main road. Based on our studies, some recommendations are given for improvement of WBR management. q

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Section: Attitudes Perceptions and Two Potential Conflicts Relevant mentioning

confidence: 99%

Local people's perceptions as decision support for protected area management in Wolong Biosphere Reserve, China

Chen

Lü

et al. 2006

Journal of Environmental Management

154

110

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“…Such an approach complies with the philosophies of community-based conservation, co-management, and integrated conservation and development (Heinen & Mehta, 2000). Several studies have demonstrated clear linkages between developmental programs and positive attitudes towards conservation (Alexander, 2000;Maikhuri et al, 2001;Mehta & Heinen, 2001;Nepal & Weber, 1995;Studsrød & Wegge, 1995). In Myanmar, the large number of local people mentioning conservation benefits and the important role of these benefits in predicting positive attitudes indicate that these positive perceptions play a key role in people's relationships with protected areas (Allendorf et al, 2006).…”

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“…Rural villagers in many developing countries are vulnerable to the establishment of protected areas because they depend primarily on locally available resources for their livelihood and spiritual needs (Gadgil, 1990;Maikhuri, Nautiyal, Rao, & Saxena, 2001;Nepal & Weber, 1995;Saberwal, Gibbs, Chellam, & Johnsingh, 1994). In many developing countries in which human population growth is alarmingly high and the demand for fuel wood and fodder are increasing, conflicts over the utilization of such resources are likely to increase (Heinen, 1993;Straede & Helles, 2000).…”

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Protected Area Versus People Conflict and a Co-Management Programme: A Case Study from the Dhudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bangladesh

Sarker

Hossen

Suza

2017

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Conflicts over the conservation of natural resources at the community level occur in different forms and at various levels of severity. These conflicts can be defined as situations in which the allocation, management or use of natural resources results in attacks on human rights or denial of access to natural resources to an extent that considerably diminishes human welfare. However, the conflict between the authorities of the DhudpukuriaDhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary (DDWS) and local people over wildlife conservation is one of the most serious conservation issues in Chittagong region of Bangladesh. The DDWS is managed under a co-management programme, but there are many questions that have already been asked about the success of co-management in the study area. A total of 195 standardized, structured and semi-structured questionnaires were administered randomly to villagers. The majority of respondents reported that they did not receive any potential benefit from the DDWS, and almost one-third of respondents reported that they had problems with the DDWS. Almost all respondents reported that they were unable to control the damage caused by wildlife. More than 80% of respondents reported that the co-management approach was not effective in mitigating conflict between people and protected areas. More than 45% of the participants in co-management program reported greater effectiveness of the comanagement approach than non-participants. Moreover, the respondents who received more benefits from the Protected Areas (PA) reported more effectiveness of the co-management approach than those who received less or no benefits from the protected area. Integration of local knowledge and preferences into the co-management process will ensure the sustainability of the co-management programme by minimizing the conflict between people and protected areas.

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“…Ignorance and insufficient consideration of socio-economic shifts seed mistrust within the local populace, leading to a negative influence upon the implementation of conservation goals. A lack of participation by stakeholders in the decision-making process is a major hindrance to determining what may constitute appropriate compensation (Maikhuri et al 2001;). In the absence of appropriate compensation, attitude and support for conservation among the local people continuously degrade (Trakolis 2001;Maroney 2005;Kideghesho and Mtoni 2008), a situation that can reach far beyond protected area boundaries (Treves et al 2006).…”

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Compensation Payments for Downsides Generated by Protected Areas

Pechacek

Guo

et al. 2012

AMBIO

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Protected areas are powerful instruments to tackle the biodiversity crises. However, local communities believe that protected areas generate downsides for which they should be compensated. We reviewed (1) problem evolution, (2) the idea of compensation schemes, and (3) practical considerations. We found that compensations for conservation-related losses are insufficiently considered when protected areas are established. Schemes include controversial resettlements of human populations, traditional reimbursements, and recently favored incentive payments to encourage local communities to conserve biodiversity on their lands. The compensation process is typically composed of the verification of losses/facts, estimation of costs, and delivery of payments. Compensation schemes promote tolerance and awareness, and responsibility of the broader society while minimizing confrontations. They have the power to mainstream concern about human welfare in protected area management, and are therefore a key to successful conservation. Verifying the impact of compensations on achievement of conservation goals remains, however, difficult to prove.

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Conservation policy–people conflicts: a case study from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (a World Heritage Site), India

Cited by 112 publications

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Local people's perceptions as decision support for protected area management in Wolong Biosphere Reserve, China

Local people's perceptions as decision support for protected area management in Wolong Biosphere Reserve, China

Protected Area Versus People Conflict and a Co-Management Programme: A Case Study from the Dhudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bangladesh

Compensation Payments for Downsides Generated by Protected Areas

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