Local Peoples' Knowledge,Aptitude and Perceptions of Planning and Management Issues in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve,India |
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Authors: | RAO KOTTAPALLI S NAUTIYAL SUNIL MAIKHURI RAKESH K SAXENA KRISHNA G |
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Institution: | (1) G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, India, IN;(2) G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, P.B. 92, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246174, India, IN;(3) School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India, IN |
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Abstract: | Local peoples' knowledge, aptitude, and perceptions of planning and management issues were investigated in Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve (NDBR) in Uttaranchal State of India. Conflicts ensued between local inhabitants and the management authority due
to lack of community participation. Although most respondents seem to claim the knowledge of the objectives of Nanda Devi
Biosphere Reserve, the source of information indicates their interaction with the management authority is not frequent. While
local population seem to agree on reduced intensity of agriculture with compensation equal to loss of net income, there is
a perceptible difference in responses among different age groups. While the younger generation seems to agree to move away
to other areas with suitable compensation packages, the older generation prefer those options that require some adjustments
in use and access to natural resources. The option of ecotourism as a source of income is acceptable to most respondents,
but young and old respondents disagreed about impact of such activity on social behavior of local inhabitants. Among those
groups studied, only the “self-employed group” seem to be more interested in ecotourism in comparison to other occupation
classes. Gender differences in perceptions are prominent with reference to development options. While the men preferred economic
opportunities, the women preferred improved living conditions. An evaluation mechanism similar to the one described in this
paper will be helpful to the management authority to assess and modify their management plans to mitigate conflicts with local
people. |
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Keywords: | : Biosphere Reserve Local people Perceptions Planning and evaluation Management Garhwal Himalaya India |
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