Perceptions and patterns of human–elephant conflict at Barjora block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India: insights for mitigation and management

Chakraborty, Kunal; Mondal, Jhantu

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“…are self‐managed (Nayak & Swain, 2020). Similar to cases in the states of West Bengal (Chakraborty & Mondal, 2013) and Uttarakhand (Ogra, 2009; Ogra & Badola, 2008), this study also finds disappointment with existing ex‐gratia provisions.…”

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“…Ogra (2009) discusses with her respondents residing near Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand, India, about coexistence with animals, solutions to human-wildlife conflict (HWC), compensation provision, willingness to participate in the management of HWC, and responsibility in resolving HWC. Similarly, Chakraborty and Mondal (2013) have highlighted local people's growing dissatisfaction among the HEC victims in West Bengal, India, as they sometimes attempt to kill or injure elephants brutally.…”

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Human–elephant interaction: Community perspectives on conflict mitigation and conservation mechanisms

Nayak

swain

2022

Journal of Public Affairs

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The instances of human-elephant conflict (HEC) are becoming pervasive in elephant range areas across the globe. One of the primary reasons is the exclusion and underrepresentation of local communities in the planning and implementation of mitigation strategies. However, engaging with local communities and considering their viewpoints are vital for the success of conflict mitigation and conservation efforts. This qualitative study was undertaken to gain a reasonably comprehensive understanding of the local community's perspectives concerning elephants in the Balasore district of Odisha, a state along the Eastern coast of India. Qualitative data obtained primarily through focus group discussions were analyzed using MAXQDA 2020 to perform thematic analysis of participants' narratives. Six common themes emerged from the study: exposure and experiences with elephants, the efficacy of deterrents, compassionate payment provisions, reasons for tolerance, and expectations. Attempts were made to understand the community viewpoints and offer implementable recommendations to improve human-elephant interactions by adopting more inclusive and participatory conservation practices.

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Human–elephant interaction: Community perspectives on conflict mitigation and conservation mechanisms

Nayak

swain

2022

Journal of Public Affairs

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“…When this happens, the results can be especially serious when conflicts involve species that can threaten human safety (Geist, 2011; Found and St. Clair, 2016), such as those that are large‐bodied (e.g. Chakraborty and Mondal 2013), carnivorous (Breck et al., 2019; Rauer et al., 2018; Shivik, Treves, and Callahan, 2003) and susceptible to zoonotic diseases (e.g. Plowright et al.…”

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Towards understanding bold behaviour of large carnivores: the case of brown bears in human‐modified landscapes

Bombieri

Penteriani

Delgado

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Animal Conservation

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Human–wildlife conflicts sometimes involve bold animals that do not fear humans and their activities. Such behaviour is detrimental to both wildlife and people and may lead to conflicts, which can be especially serious for large carnivores. Like most wildlife, these species have adapted to live in highly humanized landscapes by adopting human avoidance behaviours. However, bold individuals exist, which represent a main cause of conflicts, public fear and negative attitudes, that greatly influence management and conservation actions. Although costly decisions are constantly made to deal with such individuals, evidence‐based knowledge of their behaviour, that is how and when they move, especially in relation to human activities, is lacking. We analysed telemetry data of brown bears (Ursus arctos) that were GPS‐collared across Slovenia and Trentino (Italy) to explore spatial behaviour and rhythms of activity of bears that were identified as bold by managers and to assess if and how their behaviour differs from that of their ‘non‐bold’ conspecifics (hereafter, control individuals). Because other factors such as sex and age of the bear, season, daytime and region may affect behaviour, we also included these variables in our analyses. On one hand, bold bears were more active at the daytime and used open areas considerably more often than control bears. On the other hand, although differences in distance to settlements and roads, movement rates and daily home ranges were also found, they were not as pronounced as expected. Instead, other factors were found to affect bear behaviour and, most importantly, we found strong inter‐individual differences in all behaviours. Such results suggest that, although bold bears have some behavioural attributes in common that distinguish them from control bears, each individual differs from one another. Our study represents a first step towards understanding bold bears’ behaviour and provide novel evidence‐based knowledge that can help to better know and manage these individuals.

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“…In southern West Bengal, Bankura district, mostly northern and western Bankura belt (including Sonamukhi, Bishnupur, Joypur, Motgora, Taldangra and Sarenga blocks) are one of the most vulnerable zones for HEC (Chakraborty and Mondal, 2013;Panja and Mistri, 2018). In Purulia district the worst affected areas are Jhalda, Kotshila, Matha, Baghmundi and Ajodhya Ranges, whereas, in Midnapore division, Salboni, Gadra, Vatomore, Kalsibhanga, Murakata, Gramal, Chandra, Peechak, Buripala, in the Kharagpur division Chandrakona, Mahespur, Vagabantapur, Vairabpur, Panchhora, Chalogoriand in Rupnarayan division Garhbeta, Raskunda, Mayrakata, Fulberia, Goaltore, Kharikasuli, Bankadaha face the same issue.…”

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“…Several researches have been conducted on the patterns, levels, reasons and effects of HECs, perceptions of locals towards HECs, and corridors of elephant movement in West Bengal (Singh et al, 2002;Chakraborty and Mondal, 2013;Chakraborty, 2015;Roy and Sukumar, 2017;Chakraborty, 2018;Naha et al, 2019;Kshettry et al, 2020). Studies have been conducted regarding various techniques for mitigation of these as well (Venkataraman et al, 2005;Santra et al, 2007).…”

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Efficacy of different human-elephant conflict prevention and mitigation techniques practiced in West Bengal, India

Chakraborty

Paul

2021

Not Sci Biol

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Human-elephant conflicts (HEC) have become an ever-increasing threat to wildlife management in recent years around the world. In India, West Bengal has been one of the worst sufferers of these conflicts. With 2.89 % of the entire elephant population in India, the state records a high mortality rate, both human and pachyderm every year. Although several mitigation techniques, traditional as well as modern, have been used for many years, however, the conflict cases have not shown any steady decline. It seems that the measures practiced in the region focus on short-term alleviation rather than a long-lasting solution ensuring peaceful coexistence of the two species. The study discusses the mitigation and preventive measures of human-elephant conflicts practiced in the state, their efficacy and shortcomings. The study revealed a single “universal model” is not successful to mitigate the concerns; rather a combination of measures is required. An amalgamation of traditional and modern techniques is also suggested. An efficacious operative mitigation plan should be site-specific and based on several local factors including conflict, physiographical, habitat, anthropogenic and other such variables. Thus, a hypothetical model for designing an effective mitigation strategy has been proposed for future researchers and competent authorities to look into. This could be helpful for policy makers to plan effective management practices not only in the region but also elsewhere.

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Perceptions and patterns of human–elephant conflict at Barjora block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India: insights for mitigation and management

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Human–elephant interaction: Community perspectives on conflict mitigation and conservation mechanisms

Human–elephant interaction: Community perspectives on conflict mitigation and conservation mechanisms

Towards understanding bold behaviour of large carnivores: the case of brown bears in human‐modified landscapes

Efficacy of different human-elephant conflict prevention and mitigation techniques practiced in West Bengal, India

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