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    A study people – Protected Area interface at Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur.
    (Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, 2014) Leima, Sanggai; Badola, Ruchi; Hussain, S.A.
    Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) is the only natural home of the remnant population of endangered brow antlered deer or Sangai whose habitat is the phumdi- a unique part of the habitat of KLNP. It is a floating mass of entangled vegetation formed by the accumulation of organic debris and biomass with soil particles. It covers approximately two thirds of the area of the park and the thickness varies from a few centimeters to about two meters. However, due to illegal exploitation of resources from the park in the form of vegetable and fuelwood collection, the park is facing consistent anthropogenic pressures which are posing a threat to the habitat of Sangai. A need arises to understand local people’s dependence on the park as well as their perceptions and attitudes in order to devise management strategies to solve parkpeople conflicts. Thus, the main objectives of the present study were to (a) examine the socioeconomic and demographic conditions of the villagers around KLNP, (b) quantify the resources extracted from the park and its contribution to the livelihoods of the local people, (c) assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities on the wildlife habitat, (d) examine the conservation awareness and attitudes of people towards the park and alternative livelihood options and (e) to assess the economic value of the park in terms of recreation for the conservation of Sangai and KLNP.
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    An assessment of eco-development initiatives in Periyar Tiger Reserve.
    (Wildlife Institute of India, 2007) Bhardwaj, Anil; Badola, Ruchi
    The present study was undertaken with the objectives of examining the kind of input provided to local communities (Ecodevelopment committees) through ecodevelopment program. To examine the impact of ecodevelopment program and to critically examine the factors responsible for the success and failure of ecodevelopment initiative with respect to Periyar tiger reserve and suggest measures for effective implementation of the future program. The study was carried out in and around Periyar tiger reserve, Kerala