Conservation Initiatives by Communities in VTR, Bihar – Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
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Conservation Initiatives by Communities in VTR, Bihar
Problem
- The project addressed the critical issue of endangered species.
- The large-scale removal of invasive weeds posed logistical and resource challenges.
- Ensuring the safety of wildlife along the international border with Nepal posed an issue.
- The challenge of securing consistent and sustainable funding for long-term conservation initiatives.
- Addressing the needs of local communities while ensuring conservation goals required nuanced decision-making.
Solution
- Implementation involved strategic planning and community engagement.
- Implementation of wildlife reintroduction programs, extensive grassland and weed management.
- Wildlife habitat management and collaboration with law enforcement agencies for enhanced protection.
- The systematic approach ensured a holistic and integrated conservation strategy.
- It ensured employment generation and capacity enhancement of the local communities.
Outcomes
- Significant tiger population growth.
- Reintroduction of rhinos in the execution stage and increase in the population of bison.
- Improved grassland health and large-scale removal of invasive weeds.
- Strengthened protection regime along the international border.
- Increase employment generation & skill development of local communities.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Environment & Forest
Sub-Category: secState Government – Environment & Forest
Project: Conservation Initiatives by Communities in VTR, Bihar
Start Date: 08-04-01
Organisation: Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
Respondent: Bandana Preyashi
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Level: Club Plus
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Bandana Preyashi at efd-bih@nic.in
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