Multi-stakeholder identification and prioritization of human–tiger conflict reduction measures in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

A multi-stakeholder approach identified and prioritized 22 human-tiger conflict reduction measures for Chitwan National Park, Nepal, including compensation payments, tiger-proof fences, and habitat/prey management. These measures were ranked based on input from victims (e.g., farmers), beneficiaries (e.g., tourist guides), and park managers, revealing divergent priorities: victims favored fences, beneficiaries prioritized habitat management, while compensation was universally preferred by managers and often ranked highest across groups. The study underscores the need for tailored policies that balance stakeholder perspectives to effectively mitigate conflicts in tiger conservation areas.

Dhungana, R., Maraseni, T., Allen, B. L., Kandel, R. C., Koirala, P. N., Pant, G., & Ranabhat, R. (2024). Multi-stakeholder identification and prioritization of human–tiger conflict reduction measures in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Oryx, 58(5), 655–663. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0030605323001734