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<p>The trade-offs between forest resource use and expenses incurred by wildlife and humans pose a major challenge to conservationists. This study investigates the dependence on forest resources in select villages of Kupwara and among populations residing adjacent to the Kazinag National Park. The sampled villages are characterized by agro-pastoral economies, highly dependent on natural resources for daily subsistence. Most households in both study areas rely on forests for firewood, fuelwood, fodder, and non-timber forest products. We observed significant seasonal variations in resource collection by people, with firewood and fodder predominantly gathered in autumn and medicinal plants and wild vegetables harvested in the spring and summer. Migratory herders depended more on forest resources than residents of Kupwara and adjacent villages of Kazinag National Park. The study revealed significant differences (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.01) in resource use across sites, with the highest reliance among nomadic herders. Pearson’s chi-squared analysis indicated significant correlations in the use of different resources. Most respondents, especially nomadic herders, were positive about wildlife conservation. However, human-wildlife conflicts and the government and non-governmental organizations having a more tolerant view towards wildlife led to negative perceptions. The findings emphasize the need for sustainable resource management and effective conservation strategies in the northwestern Himalayas to promote human-wildlife coexistence and ecosystem health.</p>

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Evaluation of Resource Dependency and Conservation Attitude among the Local Populations in Select Forest Regions and Protected Areas for Management Planning in the Kashmir Himalaya

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    2025年2月24日

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  • Uzma Dawood,
  • Bilal A. Bhat,
  • Naseer Ahmad Wani,
  • Lubna Rashid,
  • Zubair Ahmad Teli

摘要

The trade-offs between forest resource use and expenses incurred by wildlife and humans pose a major challenge to conservationists. This study investigates the dependence on forest resources in select villages of Kupwara and among populations residing adjacent to the Kazinag National Park. The sampled villages are characterized by agro-pastoral economies, highly dependent on natural resources for daily subsistence. Most households in both study areas rely on forests for firewood, fuelwood, fodder, and non-timber forest products. We observed significant seasonal variations in resource collection by people, with firewood and fodder predominantly gathered in autumn and medicinal plants and wild vegetables harvested in the spring and summer. Migratory herders depended more on forest resources than residents of Kupwara and adjacent villages of Kazinag National Park. The study revealed significant differences (p < 0.01) in resource use across sites, with the highest reliance among nomadic herders. Pearson’s chi-squared analysis indicated significant correlations in the use of different resources. Most respondents, especially nomadic herders, were positive about wildlife conservation. However, human-wildlife conflicts and the government and non-governmental organizations having a more tolerant view towards wildlife led to negative perceptions. The findings emphasize the need for sustainable resource management and effective conservation strategies in the northwestern Himalayas to promote human-wildlife coexistence and ecosystem health.