Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A study conducted for the first time in the fringe villages around Manas National Park during 2008- 2009 to see how people appreciate different conservation values of Asian elephant. It includes group discussions and household survey to collect data following proportional allocation method and found that local community well appreciate different use and non-use values related of elephant conservation. They express high concern over environmental degradation and wildlife protection and revealed preference pattern, there should be a concerted approach to sustainable management of elephants and their habitats in the region. Hence, a micro level study to estimate willingness to pay of the community people for conserving elephants could be suggested.
Source: Indian Forester
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2546621792