Characterization and management of human-wildlife conflicts in mid-hills outside protected areas of Gandaki province, Nepal.

ABSTRACT: With the intent to better management human wildlife conflict (HWC) and wildlife conservation in mid-hills outside protected areas of Gandaki province, Nepal, we analyzed the patterns and drivers of HWC. Using data collected from literature, government records and questionnaire survey, we investigated temporal, seasonal and spatial distribution of human casualties caused by wildlife attacks. We also appraised the perception of local people towards wildlife conservation. We have recorded 77 cases (69 human injuries and 8 mortalities) during the period of nine year between 2011 and 2019. The number of wildlife attacks increased over this period. Wildlife attacks were more frequent in winter with 50% (42) of attacks occurred between September and December. Common leopard (Panthera pardus) and

SUBMITTER: Baral K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8604285 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature