Buffer zone management : resolving park people conflicts in Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal | |
| Author | Sigdel, Ek Raj |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.SR-97-30 |
| Subject(s) | Natural parks and reserves--Nepal Royal Bardia National Park (Nepal) |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. SR-97-30 |
| Abstract | Royal Bardia National Park is rich in plant and animal diversity. It is also the source of firewood and fodder for local people. Increasing population along with conflicts in government policy, has resulted in greater pressure on the park. A Buffer Zone was established to halt further encroachment in the park. The Buffer forest also suffers from the problem of deforestation and is gradually being replaced by agricultural land. Crop damages by wild animals is a common problem in buffer zone. The carrying capacity of buffer forest for firewood and fodder is exceeded by the demand. New regulations for buffer zone management has emphasised on people participation. Classification of forest, contribution of 30-50% of National Park revenue to local development, user group formation, revenue distribution committee formation, and assigning of warden for buffer zone management are the key features of the buffer zone management regulations. If some corrections are made in the regulations, the objective of buffer zone would be achieved since the majority of the people have positive attitudes towards the development of buffer zone. Various local and international NGOs are involved in community development and forest management. The developmental work includes the supply of drinking water, education, and health. Forest management includes establishment of nurseries, distribution of seedlings, and establishment of plantations on degraded land. The community development work needs to emphasise energy saving devices, and ecotourism. Forest management can be improved by classifying the land based on an ecosystem approach. An holistic approach is necessary to facilitate the sustainable development of the buffer zone. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. SR-97-30 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Space Technology Application and Research (SR) |
| Chairperson(s) | Lantican, Celso B. L; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hussain, Md. Zakir;Honda, Kiyoshi;Mather, Robert J.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |