Using primary data collected randomly from 244 households across 11 villages located in
and around the Similipal Tiger Reserve in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, this study …

This study delves into the socio-ecological system (SES) of tribal home-gardens within
India's Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR), unveiling their vital role in fostering biodiversity …

Simple Summary The mugger is facing complex threats in today's world. This review aims to
assess and characterize the existing world population of muggers in reference to its …

Biotic pressure in and around protected areas (PA) is the primary cause of biodiversity loss
in many developing countries across the globe. The pressure comes partly from biomass …

The paper examines (i) the factors affecting households' attitude towards conservation and
relocation and (ii) the impact of relocation on the livelihood of displaced tribal communities …

This study analyses the factors responsible for effective management and conservation of
forest resources in Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in India. Both primary and secondary data …

A forest, as a rich ecosystem, is the source of livelihood of a large number of people residing
in its fringe areas. Forest dwellers' dependence on the forest varies across forest zones due …

Human-wildlife conflicts occur in areas where frequent interactions exist between man and
wildlife, leading to conflicts. This study undertook a critical analysis of human and wildlife co …

Participation of local communities in management and utilization of forest resources through
collective action has become widely accepted as a possible solution to failure of centralized …

Forestry issues and challenges in terms of ecosystem conservation and management has
been a debatable topic over the years. Protected area such as biosphere reserves, national …