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.
Overall objective
To ensure current growth rate of tiger and co-predators in high altitude landscape of Sudurpashchim province.
Threats
Climate change
Habitat loss & degradation
Human-wildlife conflict
Poaching
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.
