Park, People and Biodiversity Conservation in Kaziranga National Park, India

Kaziranga National Park (KNP) faces significant challenges in biodiversity conservation due to complex park-people relations. A case study of peripheral villages revealed that while local communities suffer from livestock losses and damage to paddy fields caused by wild animals, they benefit economically from tourism-related activities. The study highlights the need for extended tourism initiatives and community welfare measures to foster sustainable coexistence between conservation efforts and local livelihoods. These findings provide critical insights for policy-making aimed at balancing biodiversity protection with socio-economic development in KNP.

Das, D. (2017). Park, People and Biodiversity Conservation in Kaziranga National Park, India. Space and Culture, India, 5(1), 36–48. https://doi.org/10.20896/saci.v5i1.244