Project
Strengthening Tiger Conservation Initiatives in High Altitude Landscapes of Western Nepal
Duration
2023 - 2024
Location
Nepal
Species protected
Tiger
Panthera tigris
This project is one of three ITHCP projects implemented in high-altitude areas, aimed at ensuring the long-term survival of tigers in the broader Indo-Himalayan region.
The project will be implemented in three protected areas and community forest forests in Sudurpashchim province, located in the far west of Nepal.
Threats
Climate change
Habitat loss & degradation
Human-wildlife conflict
Poaching
Overall objective
To ensure current growth rate of tiger and co-predators in high altitude landscape of Sudurpashchim province.
Project activities
- Develop landscape-level conservation strategy along with the updated tiger and prey base status in Sudurpashchim province and status of critical habitats, bottlenecks and corridors;
- Develop management plans of Khaptad National Park and Api Nampa Conservation Area with focus on adaptation to climate change;
- Secure livelihood of tiger and co-predator-affected households through human-wildlife conflict; mitigation measures and livelihood opportunities;
- Establish well-equipped and dedicated unit active in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation;
- Increase the knowledge of local communities on human-wildlife conflict co-existence;
- Communicate and coordinate among buffer zone institutions to manage human-wildlife conflict, increase wildlife conservation and promote alternative livelihoods.
This project is implemented by National Trust for Nature Conservation.
