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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY TOLERANCE TOWARDS ASIAN ELEPHANTS IN WESTERN TERAI ARC LANDSCAPE OF NEPAL. This project is developed in partnership with the Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) and aims to address the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic on elephant conservation in the western Terai Arc landscape of Nepal. The project aims to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the existing human-elephant conflict (HEC) mitigation measures through community motivation and economic incentives. This project will repair and maintain 80 km of existing solar electric fencing by mobilizing fence monitors and repair 20 watch towers. Technical assistance in the adoption of alternative nonpalatable high-value crops will be provided to 650 households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and HEC. Community-based early warning systems will be strengthened by forming and mobilizing 30 community-based elephant response teams in HEC hotspots in the landscape. An HEC database management system will be enhanced to record, analyze, and report HEC cases. Fifty local youths will be trained as trainers on human elephant co-existence (HECx) and 150 one-day HECx education sessions in high HEC villages will be organized by the new trainees. An FM radio program will be launched to broadcast elephant information to local communities and HEC messages will be shared via booklets, posters, and permanent signage. An assessment of community tolerance towards elephants and conservation will be conducted. The project will organize trans-boundary meetings and exchange visits between Nepal and India to strengthen cooperation. This project will directly benefit 6,000+ households and reach 250,000+ people through various program activities.
Monitoring and strengthening security of newly reintroduced rhinoceros in Bardia National Park, Nepal The purpose of this project is to, (1) Set up a well dedicated and well equipped rhino monitoring unit in Babai valley, to secure rhinos, tigers, and other wildlife species, (2) Conduct scientific monitoring of newly reintroduced rhinos to better understand their habitat use and population performance, and, (3) Improve grassland habitats to ensure good habitat for rhinos and other wildlife species.
Asian Elephant Range States Meeting, 2020 to convene the third Asian Elephant Range States Meeting in Nepal in 2020
Strengthening tiger conservation initiatives in Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Nepal The purpose of this project is to support the Government of Nepal in monitoring its tiger population and science-based conservation interventions, to assist in Nepals tiger population recovery efforts. The project will support the following objectives: (1) Enhance the Government of Nepals capacity to conduct tiger and prey base monitoring including the analysis of scientific data; (2) Conduct annual camera trapping and line transect surveys to estimate tiger and prey base density within the newly extended Parsa Wildlife Reserve; (3) Strengthen existing law enforcement interventions by providing park authorities with key data on tiger and prey base presence as well as threats based on monitoring results.
Community stewardship for human elephant co-existence at Bardia National Park. This project continues the human-elephant conflict (HEC) mitigation work initiated in Bardia National Park, Nepal under USFWS awards F14AP00259 and F15AP00342. The overall goal of the project is to development community stewardship for human-elephant coexistence (HECx) by diversifying livelihood opportunities, strengthening use of HEC mitigation tools such as electric fences and street lights, establishing a value chain approach for unpalatable cash crops, and launching community outreach programs in the eastern sector of the park to increase the tolerance of local communities for wild elephants. Specific project activities include: 1) tourism homestay workshop, training, and promotion in HEC-prone areas; 2) electric fencing and street light provisioning; 3) procurement and training of elephant immobilization equipment to wildlife technicians and mobility support to HEC rapid response teams; 4) scoping study of fire wood species and production of seedlings and plantations; 5) provision of seed money for two agricultural cooperatives in unpalatable crops and business training for farmers; 6) agricultural extension for unpalatable essential oil crops such as mentha, chamomile, and lemongrass; 7) conservation education classes at community schools; and 8) workshop with journalists to broadcast elephant conservation stories. This project contributes to the conservation of wild Asian elephants by supporting and educating local communities sharing the landscape with wild elephants in the Terai region of Nepal. This award is provisionally approved for two phases or years funding, with each phase or years funding dependent upon performance and financial management of the previous phase or years, meeting technical and financial reporting requirements, and availability of ASECF funds.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY TOLERANCE TOWARDS ASIAN ELEPHANTS IN WESTERN TERAI ARC LANDSCAPE OF NEPAL. THIS PROJECT IS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (DNPWC) AND AIMS TO ADDRESS THE CRISIS CREATED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN THE WESTERN TERAI ARC LANDSCAPE OF NEPAL. THE PROJECT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN AND INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EXISTING HUMAN ELEPHANT CONFLICT (HEC) MITIGATION MEASURES THROUGH COMMUNITY MOTIVATION AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVES. THIS PROJECT WILL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 80 KM OF EXISTING SOLAR ELECTRIC FENCING BY MOBILIZING FENCE MONITORS AND REPAIR 20 WATCH TOWERS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVE NONPALATABLE HIGH VALUE CROPS WILL BE PROVIDED TO 650 HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC AND HEC. COMMUNITY BASED EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS WILL BE STRENGTHENED BY FORMING AND MOBILIZING 30 COMMUNITY BASED ELEPHANT RESPONSE TEAMS IN HEC HOTSPOTS IN THE LANDSCAPE. AN HEC DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WILL BE ENHANCED TO RECORD, ANALYZE, AND REPORT HEC CASES. FIFTY LOCAL YOUTHS WILL BE TRAINED AS TRAINERS ON HUMAN ELEPHANT CO EXISTENCE (HECX) AND 150 ONE DAY HECX EDUCATION SESSIONS IN HIGH HEC VILLAGES WILL BE ORGANIZED BY THE NEW TRAINEES. AN FM RADIO PROGRAM WILL BE LAUNCHED TO BROADCAST ELEPHANT INFORMATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND HEC MESSAGES WILL BE SHARED VIA BOOKLETS, POSTERS, AND PERMANENT SIGNAG
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund The purpose of this grant is to support assessment of the status of Nepals tigers (now routinely carried out at four year intervals) to evaluate the effectiveness of conservation interventions taken since the last assessment and to provide information needed to plan conservation interventions for the upcoming four years. The Recipient will do this by: (1) forming a central task force in the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) made up of representatives from DNPWC, the Department of Forest, WWF Nepal and the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) to review and adapt the monitoring methods based on the monitoring protocol produced in 2008; (2) form the field monitoring teams for each of the five protected areas that will carry out the fieldwork; (3) train and orient the monitoring teams; (4) carry out camera trapping surveys to estimate tiger populations in Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, Bardia National Park, Banke National Park, Chitwan National Park and Parsa Wildlife as well as the critical habitat corridors of Khata, Basanta, Kamdi and Barandabahar; (5) carry out habitat occupancy surveys both inside and outside of the protected areas to include the occupancy pattern of both tigers and their prey as well as relevant data such as cattle grazing, tree lopping, tree cutting, encroachment and poaching sign; (6) carry out line transect surveys for prey species; (7) carry out analysis of the camera-trapping data, the occupancy data, and the prey transect data; and (8) work with the task force to prepare a comprehensive report detailing the results of the tiger camera trapping in the core areas of the major protected areas, the occupancy surveys of both tigers and prey at the landscape level and the prey density work.
Tiger Conservation Initiatives Outside Protected Areas in the Terai Arc Landscape Nepal to Maintain the Linkages of Two Tiger Sub-Populations and Sustain the Tiger Population Growth (1) understand the distribution, status and habitat use of tigers in the Churia Hill forests between Chitwan and Bardia National Parks and identify critical areas for tiger conservation, (2) assess the tiger dispersal through genetic analysis, (3) enhance habitat quality and increase prey density in critical areas, (4) reduce threats to tigers by raising the local awareness, and, (5) build capacity of the community forest user groups and generate scientific information about tigers.
Support for informed and effective enforcement on illegal trade of rhinoceros products in.China The purpose of this project is to, (1) generate a greater understanding of rhinoceros horn trafficking supply chains in China and produce actionable intelligence on online traders, and, (2) enhance capacity for effective enforcement of online trade in rhinoceros horn in China.
Application of molecular method to understand and manage Human Elephant Conflict in Parsa-Chitwan Complex, Nepal. The purpose of this project is to study the behavior and genetics of wild Asian elephants in the Chitwan-Parsa National Park complex of Nepal to better understand the drivers of conflict elephant behavior and overall population structure of this subpopulation in Nepal. Specific project activities include: 1) conduct a population survey using genetic techniques; 2) using dung samples perform ELISA tests on stress hormone levels in elephants; 3) extract DNA for DNA-based profiles of individuals; 4) establish and train a rapid response team for human-elephant conflict events; 5) conduct three visits for villagers of high HEC villages to elephant-bearing protected areas. This project will produce reports on the population status and structure of Asian elephants in the Chitwan-Parsa complex, contribute to a better understanding of stress on elephant conflict behavior, build a DNA-profile database of the existing population, create a well-equipped HEC rapid response team, and increase the tolerance of local inhabitants to elephants and overall contribute to the conservation of wild Asian elephants in Nepal. ."
Finding Solutions to Mitigate human-tiger conflict in Chitwan National Park, Nepal Human killing and livestock depredation by tigers in land adjacent to Chitwan National Park, Nepal, hyas increased dramatically in recent years in response to habitat restoration. This project seeks to reduce this human tiger conflict through improved understanding of tigers living in this environment, and by engaging buffer zone user groups to participate in patrolling and monitoring activities with protected area staff.
Asian Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Genetic study of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) herds in eastern Himalaya region
Rhinoceros & Tiger Conservation-Species Conservation Grant Coupled Human and Natural System Approach to Tiger Conservation in Chitwan National Park, Nepal and Beyond
Asian Elephant Postal Fund The purpose of project is to fulfill data gaps and develop a system whereby the Bahundangi community is self-reliant to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) in a sustainable manner. The long term goal of the project is to formulate sustainable solutions for HEC mitigation in Bahundangi VDC, so that by 2025, there will be an 80% decrease in crop depredation and no human and elephant causalities. The grantee in collaboration with Nature Conservation Society and others, will deploy GPS transmitters to track elephant movement, develop action plans and HEC mitigation framework, provide training, education and outreach programs, and advocate for policy at the national and transboundary levels.
Strengthening local capacity for human-tiger conflict management in Chitwan National Park, Nepal The purpose of this project is to maintain and gradually increase the number and survival of tigers in Chitwan National Park (CNP). The project will upgrade rescue team to capture and rescue or radio collar stray tigers and other carnivores as necessary, develop an action selection framework for human-carnivore conflict in CNP, establish web based human-wildlife conflict database with graphics and visual maps, make buffer zone communities more responsible for human-tiger conflict management through capacity building and awareness, pilot preventive measures to minimize loss from tigers, generate scientific information about stray tigers living in the fringe areas to understand and predict the behavior of these animals, and provide suppor to the families of wildlife conflict victims.
Asian Elephant Conservation Fund Mitigating human-elephant conflict through a science based approach in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Wildife Without Borders-Critically Endangered Animals This project will intensify conservation initiatives of snow leopards in the Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA) with a primary focus on strengthening community engagement to reduce retaliatory killings and poaching of the leopard. Specific activities include: (1) strengthening community engagement on snow leopard conservation by forming community based snow leopard conservation committees, developing a community based leopard monitoring system, conducting education and awareness camps, and setting up a community based compensation system for livestock damage; (2) establishing a baseline database and developing a human-snow leopard conflict management action plan.
Scaling up tiger conservation initiatives among traditional hunting communities in the northern buffer zone of Bardia National Park, Nepal The purpose of this project is to secure Bardia National Park from poaching and develop community stewardship in conservation in a meaningful way. The project will improve livelihood of poor and marginalized traditional hunting communities by strengthening the capacity of rural cooperatives, promotion of agro-based enterprises, and nature-based tourism, and increase conservation awareness and strengthen community based anti-poaching initiatives by conducting joint patrols, providing field equipment, build local capacity for community based anti-poaching units, increase conservation education campaigns, provide refresher courses for eco-teachers, and support eco-clubs.
Grazing pressure reduction for tiger conservation in and around Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, Nepal In partnership with National Trust for Nature Conservation. The purpose of this project is to reduce grazing pressure, develop community ownership of tiger conservation and scientific monitoring of tigers and their prey base. The project has the following objectives: (1) Reduce grazing pressure in SWR through improved breeds of livestock, management of unproductive livestock, promotion of stall feeding and other income generation activities; (2) Strengthen community engagement for tiger conservation in SWR; (3) Monitor tiger populations and their prey base.
Critically Endangered Animals-International Grants Curailing Retributive Killing of Snow Leopards in Nepal by Predator-proofing Corrals.
Wildife Without Borders - Critically Endangered Animals Curailing Retributive Killing of Snow Leopards in Nepal by Predator-proofing Corrals.
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund Strengthening anti-poaching and community engagement programs to secure endangered tiger, rhinos and elephants in Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Nepal
Asian Elephant Conserv-Species Conservation Grant Mitigating human-elephant conflict through a science based approach in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Wildife Without Borders-Critically Endangered Animals "In partnership with the Snow Leopard Conservancy, this project will support a conservation effort for the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) in the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Areas, Nepal, by reducing predation on livestock and improving animal husbandry practices. Specific activities include: (1) stakeholder meetings to build consensus on project goals, to develop village plans to reduce depredations, and to promote animal husbandry practices that deter predation; (2) a corral survey to identify depredation hotspots and husbandry practices; (3) predator-proofing of at least six corral sites; and (4) a camera trap and genotype study to engage communities in monitoring and to identify individual problematic snow leopards.."
Setting up Community-Based Livestock and Crop Insurance Schemes to Strengthen Human Wildlife Coexistence in Bardia National Park, Nepal , to ensure human wildlife co-existence and harmony in and around Bardiya National Park. The main objective is to set up community-based crop and livestock insurance mechanism to minimize community resentment towards wildlife conservation. Proposed activities include, formation of insurance committees and evaluations committees, community sensitization toward insurance scheme, institutional strengthening of insurance mechanism, collection of insurance premium for livestock and crops, and, review reflection workshop to share the learning.
Rhino & Tiger Conservation Fund The purpose of this proposal is to ensure long term survival of tigers in and around Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve (SWR) and also address the needs of local communities. This will be done by strengthening anti-poaching initiatives in and around SWR; strengthening community engagement for tiger conservation in SWR; strengthening trans-boundary relationships for tiger conservation; and continuing the scientific study for tiger conservation. Specifically, this will include: 1) providing SMART patrol training for the newly recruited frontline staff (25) of the army and park with emphasis on the SMART patrol method, conducting investigations, and carrying out legal procedures; 2) implementing standardized monthly SMART patrol reporting and documentation; 3) supporting the mobility and operation of two anti-poaching units to intensify their operations in the park and buffer zone; 4) forming, training and equipping three community based anti-poaching units (CBAkPU) in Dodhadara and Chandani and another three in in Rauteli Bichwa VDCs; 5) carrying out an exposure trip for the Community Based Anti-poaching Units (CBAPU) to Bardia National Park to learn about similar ongoing operations at that park; 6) carrying out three community interaction tiger conservation workshops one each in Ratulibicchuwa, Jhalari and Dodhara VDCs of the SWR buffer zone; 7) providing a 7 day nature guide training program to 20 youths from Dodhara, Chandani, Rautelibicchuwa and Beldandi VDs; 8) preparing a tiger conservation education booklet (1000 copies) in the local dialect for use in schools and community interaction workshops; 9) carrying out tiger conservation education classes in 10 schools and 10 user groups in the buffer zone; 10) supporting at least 20 households that have been victimized by large carnivores by helping them to develop quick income generation activities; 11) developing a strategy document for reduction of the number of cattle and amount of grazing inside the park and having i
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY TOLERANCE TOWARDS ASIAN ELEPHANTS IN WESTERN TERAI ARC LANDSCAPE OF NEPAL. : This project is developed in partnership with the Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation.(DNPWC) and aims to address the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic on elephant conservation in the western Terai Arc.landscape of Nepal. The project aims to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the existing human-elephant conflict (HEC).mitigation measures through community motivation and economic incentives. This project will repair and maintain 80 km of.existing solar electric fencing by mobilizing fence monitors and repair 20 watch towers. Technical assistance in the adoption of.alternative nonpalatable high-value crops will be provided to 650 households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and HEC..Community-based early warning systems will be strengthened by forming and mobilizing 30 community-based elephant response.teams in HEC hotspots in the landscape. An HEC database management system will be enhanced to record, analyze, and report.HEC cases. Fifty local youths will be trained as trainers on human elephant co-existence (HECx) and 150 one-day HECx.education sessions in high HEC villages will be organized by the new trainees. An FM radio program will be launched to.broadcast elephant information to local communities and HEC messages will be shared via booklets, posters, and permanent.signage. An assessment of community tolerance towards elephants and conservation will be conducted. The project will organize.trans-boundary meetings and exchange visits between Nepal and India to strengthen cooperation. This project will directly benefit.6,000+ households and reach 250,000+ people through various program activities.
Conservation of Rhino and Tiger in Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan, Nepal The purpose of this project is to, (1) Create suitable habitat for tiger and rhino, (2) Increase support of local communities for tiger-rhino conservation, (3) Generate scientific understanding about tigers, rhinos and other wildlife, and the impact of highway on wildlife, (4) Promote eco-tourism activities to benefit local livelihoods, and, (5) Enhance human-wildlife co-existence.
Ensuring long term survival of recolonizing tiger population in Banke National Park and Kamdi corridor The purpose of this project is to, (1) Conserve and manage key tiger habitats in the core area of the park, (2) Control poaching and illegal activities along the buffer zone and corridor forests, (3) Enhance institutional capacity of buffer zone institutions and NRM groups, and, (4) Harmonize the relationship between the park and people so there is less animosity toward wildlife.
Range States Meeting for Asian Elephant Conservation, 2020 ASIAN ELEPHANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN 13 COUNTRIES OF ASIA WHER
Asian Elephant Postal Fund The purpose of this project is to minimize human-elephant conflict (HEC) through scientific management and community engagement with awareness programs with alternative livelihood options, operationalize rapid response team to deal with HEC incidents and conduct human elephant co-existence (HECx) related awareness activities. The HEC strategy document for Barida NP will be developed.
Mitigating human-tiger conflict engaging local community in Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Nepal The purpose of this project is to significantly reduce human-tiger conflict in Parsa Wildlife Reserve through community engagement programs, establish baseline database, and double the tiger population. The project will identify underlying causes of human-tiger conflict and implement conflict reduction stragegies engaging local communities, promote improved husbandry practice for enhanced daily subsistence of local community and to minimize pressure on buffer zone and core area, implement awareness raising activities in buffer zone area, and implement poaching reduction strategies.
Asian Elephant Conservation Fund The purpose of this project is to estimate the population size, genetic structure, and gene flow of elephant herds in western Nepal. Specifically, applicant will use direct field observations of elephants, mark-recapture analysis, household surveys, and DNA genotyping to accomplish these goals and objectives.