Well Being and Conservation Awareness of Communities around Chitwan National Park, Nepal

A study assessing the effectiveness of Community Based Conservation (CBC) programs in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, reveals that local communities around the park enjoy higher economic well-being compared to national averages. Key findings include high awareness among residents about shared park revenues and their link to community welfare, with 79% recognizing revenue distribution and 73.6% associating conservation efforts with improved living conditions. Additionally, over half of the respondents demonstrated knowledge of ecological concepts such as deforestation impacts and large carnivore loss. The research highlights no significant differences in responses based on gender, economic status, or education level. Recommendations for park management include enhancing awareness campaigns to strengthen the connection between shared benefits and conservation efforts, as well as streamlining compensation processes for wildlife-related damages.

Jhala, H. Y., Pokheral, C. P., & Subedi, N. (2019). Well Being and Conservation Awareness of Communities around Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Indian Forester, 145(2), 114. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i2/144261