Conservation and environmental publications: Nepal
23 Jul 2008
Livelihoods Outcomes in the Terai Arc Landscape, Nepal
The study shows how people’s livelihoods status is going through a change after being involved in managing and sustainably using the community forests in their areas. The region is one of the key bottlenecks and corridors for endangered species like Asian Elephant and Royal Bengal Tiger. » Read more
13 May 2008
Common Ground - Reducing human wildlife conflict
The WWF report ‘Common Ground’ assesses cases of Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC), focusing on elephants as a flagship of these conflicts. Often the scale of the damage that can be caused by them, and the fact that they can injure or even kill humans, makes them the species that communities most fear. » Read more
14 Feb 2008
Livestock Insurance Scheme
The latest document on the theme sustainable livelihoods, focuses on the compensation mechanism for wildlife induced vulnerability. It is based on the study carried out in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, one of the project sites of Sacred Himalaya Landscape in eastern Nepal (publication in nepali).
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29 Nov 2007
Gift of the Himalayas - high value plants and NTFPs
A report on the the Himalayas' rich repository of native plants and high value nontimber forest products (NTFPs). It is a WWF Nepal's initiative to conserve these high value NTFPs of mountains by providing concise information of prioritized species in mountain program areas of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape. » Read more
25 May 2007
Sacred Himalayan Landscape: Thematic Research Working Briefs 1 & 2
These briefs draw on work in progress in the sacred Himalayan Landscape Strategic Plan-Nepal to disseminate and exchange the research issues and ideas as they evolve. » Read more
23 May 2007
Factsheet: Tigers
The largest cat of all, the tiger is a powerful symbol among the different cultures that share its home. But this magnificent animal is being persecuted across its range. Tigers are poisoned, shot, trapped, and snared, largely as a result of conflicts with people and to meet the demands of a continuing illegal trade in tiger derivatives and parts. On top of this, both their habitat and natural prey continue to disappear.
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01 Jan 2007
Factsheet - Salpa pokhari
The importance of religion, culture and tradition in conservation of wetlands in Salpa Pokhari. » Read more
01 Jan 2007
Case Study Lamahi
This document details the socio-economic status of 'Banheralu' or community forest guards in Lamahi, Terai Arc Landscape-Nepal. Recommendations are made for future interventions by the project level and respective authority in this critical bottleneck.
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