Tiger conservation and tourism – its impact on the people in and around the tiger reserves
The Supreme Court order [2012] to ban tourism in core tiger reserves, and decisions to shoot poachers at sight find favour with some conservationists, the middle class and media. But …
“A culture to learn a lot from”: Community based Eco-tourism initiatives – North East India
A small tribe in Arunachal Pradesh located in a small valley has been able to defeat modern technological advancements in terms of environment conservation. The Apatanis from Ziro have a unique …
eBook | Eco tourism, the challenge of man-animal conflict and recognition of forest rights & Forest of Tigers
What were the focus areas when Project Tiger was launched? Project Tiger was launched with nine tiger reserves, including Kanha, Corbett and Ranthambore. | To read the full article in …
Guided tour – Part 10
In its pursuit of solutions to the challenges posed by Modernity, India’s urban youth now takes pride in indigenous culture: “tribal” Fashion, Health and nutrition, Nature and wildlife, Eco tourism and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples are regularly featured …
A man-made sanctuary where all the animals have been re-introduced: Sagareshwar Sanctuary – Maharashtra
Gangadharan Menon, The Better India, February 27, 2014 | Read the full story and view more photos >> Read how one man’s vision and perseverance led to the creation on India’s only man-made …
Reserves that are central to the ecological security of a unique group of islands: Tribal rights and conservation – Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The entire Nicobar islands is a tribal reserve and is key for the survival of a number of species of rare and endemic flora and fauna. Unlike the rest of …
Learning from tribal communities: Ecology and health issues
For a natural balance A National Consultation on Wildlife Conservation and People’s Livelihood Rights stresses the need to work towards conservation projects that are equally sensitive to the needs of …