Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Integrated Approach to Enhance Protection of Manas Tiger Reserve, a Priority Site Outcome in the Indian part of the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex

Grantee Name: Dolphin Foundation

Hotspot: Himalaya
Location: India
Amount: $107,301
Dates: Dec 2007 – Jun 2010
Keywords: Buffer zones, Capacity building, Livelihoods, Protected Areas

Reduce threats like habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation resulting from over-harvesting of natural resources by local communities in the fringe area of Manas Tiger Reserve. Additionally, strengthen and mobilize community-based organizations, develop a community-based education and awareness program, and support sustainable natural resource-based enterprises.

Strategic Direction :

2 Secure the conservation of priority site outcomes (key biodiversity areas) in the eastern Himalayas with a particular emphasis on the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex, Kangchenjunga-Singalila Complex, and North Ban

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Integrated Approach to Enhance Protection of Manas Tiger Reserve, a Priority Site Outcome in the Indian part of the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex

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