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Nepal's conservation in crisis: empowering people to secure natural resources
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Prabhu Budhathoki, |
| Journal Title | Journal of Forest and Livelihood |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pagination | 72-76 |
| ISBN Number | 1684-0186 |
| Key Words | biodiversity; community development; community forestry; community involvement; conflict; empowerment; nature conservation; nature reserves; resource conservation; social participation |
| Abstract | Nepal's decades of conservation efforts are at risk due to armed conflict in the country. The conservation model based on the foundation of strict protection has been found insufficient during present political crisis as protected areas enjoy no or little public support. Many protected areas are showing paper park syndromes. The crisis also offers a great opportunity to conservation agencies to reassess their policies, practices and priorities, and identify better options that can withstand difficult circumstances. This paper presents an overview of the present crisis in biodiversity conservation and suggests some alternative mechanisms for the long-term conservation of the biological resources of the country. |
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