Global | PANORAMA

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Construction of Innovative watch tower at YCBCA

yes

For many years, the Biodiversity Conservation initiative created a favourable environment and healthy ecosystem in the area. As a result, the migrating Amur falcons saw the area as a haven for roosting. The communities continue to provide a suitable environment for these visiting raptors. With many tourists visiting to see the Amur falcon roosting, the community constructed an innovative wildlife Watch Tower in strategic locations to provide a beautiful view of the roosting falcons.

A Community willing to learn and accept ideas relevant to the present context and at the same time also voluntarily contribute their own resources and time whenever necessary.

Working together as a community can be a learning experience and many great things can be achieved through teamwork with limited available resources.

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Documentation of species diversity

yes

Data collection and Monitoring

yes

Lack of awareness due to poor sensitization is often the main reason for little understanding of environmental issues. Sharing proper information supported by valid scientific/practical proof will convince communities that are unfortunately less educated, economically deprived and directly forest dependent. Equip them not only with true information but also with tools such as camera trapping, and support for species identification and naming. Such an approach will develop a sense of belonging and inculcate ownership of the cause/purpose.

Realization of the need for a common cause at the local level with broader implications.

To make a connection with nature and the environment, our activities - wherever possible - are carried out in close association with nature. Seminars and other capacity building activities can be conducted in the jungle to create a real-time experience in nature and connect with its rich floral and faunal resources.

Documentation and dissemination of results

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Each village is known to have a distinct set of rules and functions for social coexistence. The village community is composed of various groups that function independently to manage certain areas for their welfare in the community. However, for a common cause such as Biodiversity Conservation initiatives, these various institutions can be converged and function as a single entity.

A community willing to learn and accept ideas relevant to promote sustainability growth.
Building a good relationship with the community.
A genuine intention of the working members to contribute to a global cause.

It is possible to make things happen if there is a genuine intention.

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Gaining of knowledge from the elders

yes

One of the keys to identifying habitat loss is through traditional means. During the olden days, the naming of any species happened due to its presence/sightings. But presently, most of the species that have local names are not found in the wild. One of the reasons could be that their numbers are declining or may even have become extinct. Therefore, through the approach of traditional knowledge, species availability and vulnerability assessments can be made.

Elders have an indispensable role in the community. For generations, they have been the source of wisdom and knowledge of various traditions and cultural practices, including those associated with nature. Using such traditional wisdom is an essential asset for many issues that often pave the way for possible interventions. Thus, building a good rapport with the elders, and creating a space for sharing and learning with them, is one of the strengths of the process.

The elders are old but wise; make friends with them and gain knowledge.
Relying only on theoretical knowledge is not sufficient. Therefore, strolling around the jungle with the elders and listening to various sounds of birds and animals has more practical relevance and creates bonding with nature.

South Asia

Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

Lima

Phom

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures

South Asia

Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

Lima

Phom

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures

South Asia

Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

Lima

Phom

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures

South Asia

Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

Lima

Phom

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures

South Asia

Effective Community Participation in Biodiversity Conservation Strategies

Lima

Phom

Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment through Traditional Knowledge

Convergence of Village Level Institutions

Sensitization, Capacity Building and Field Survey for Data Collection and Monitoring

Construction of Innovative Watch Tower

Assisting the Community: Alternative Livelihood Measures

Addressing human-wildlife conflict in buffer zone

Protected areas are a sanctuary for complex species like the Persian leopard, but the moment they leave the safety of the protected area they run into herder camps, their dogs and livestock, increasing the chance that leopards may kill the livestock. Herders may respond by killing the leopards. When protected area staff have good communication with communities in the buffer zone and support them by helping them mitigate the conflict or even better prevent it through the use of several conflict prevention tools, the acceptance of local communities towards leopards can increase.

Communication between protected area staff and local communities;

presentation by protected area staff on wildlife monitoring work done and workshops as opportunities to raise concerns over the presence of leopards and strengthen bonds.

Effective communication and exchanges lead to greater acceptance of leopards as well as identification of hotspots that enable to more efficiently take preventative measures.

Inception phase

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