A five-year survey identified 54 mammal species in two unprotected forests in Uttarakhand, India and assessed threats in each area. The main threats to Forest A were habitat loss from agricultural expansion, while the main threat to Forest B was poaching. Conservation measures that need to be implemented urgently include declaring the forests protected areas, preventing deforestation and poaching, providing alternative livelihoods to reduce hunting, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Specific actions for each forest include incentives for sustainable agriculture to address habitat loss in Forest A and anti-poaching patrols to address poaching in Forest B.
A five-year survey identified 54 mammal species in two unprotected forests in Uttarakhand, India and assessed threats in each area. The main threats to Forest A were habitat loss from agricultural expansion, while the main threat to Forest B was poaching. Conservation measures that need to be implemented urgently include declaring the forests protected areas, preventing deforestation and poaching, providing alternative livelihoods to reduce hunting, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Specific actions for each forest include incentives for sustainable agriculture to address habitat loss in Forest A and anti-poaching patrols to address poaching in Forest B.
A five-year survey identified 54 mammal species in two unprotected forests in Uttarakhand, India and assessed threats in each area. The main threats to Forest A were habitat loss from agricultural expansion, while the main threat to Forest B was poaching. Conservation measures that need to be implemented urgently include declaring the forests protected areas, preventing deforestation and poaching, providing alternative livelihoods to reduce hunting, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Specific actions for each forest include incentives for sustainable agriculture to address habitat loss in Forest A and anti-poaching patrols to address poaching in Forest B.
A five-year survey identified 54 mammal species in two unprotected forests in Uttarakhand, India and assessed threats in each area. The main threats to Forest A were habitat loss from agricultural expansion, while the main threat to Forest B was poaching. Conservation measures that need to be implemented urgently include declaring the forests protected areas, preventing deforestation and poaching, providing alternative livelihoods to reduce hunting, and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Specific actions for each forest include incentives for sustainable agriculture to address habitat loss in Forest A and anti-poaching patrols to address poaching in Forest B.
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220359 BAP(ENG+FR) EVS-1
Assignment A five-year survey was conducted to assess anthropogenic threats on mammal species in Two unprotected forest areas of Uttarakhand . A total of 54 mammal species were identified and assessed in these two areas (Forest A and Forest B). The results of the assessment are Shown both in the form of table and pie chart, as given below.
Q - Discuss the conservation measures that need to be urgently
implemented in both these areas on the basis of the above threat assessment . A- The following conservation measures need to be urgently implemented in both forest areas: ● Habitat loss prevention: This can be done by declaring the two forests as protected areas and enforcing strict anti-deforestation laws. The government should also work with local communities to develop sustainable land use practices that minimize forest loss. ● Poaching prevention: This can be done by increasing the number of forest rangers and patrolling the forests more frequently. The government should also work to reduce the demand for poached wildlife products by educating the public about the negative impacts of poaching. ● Hunting by locals prevention: This can be done by providing alternative livelihoods for locals who rely on hunting for income. The government should also work to educate locals about the importance of wildlife conservation. ● Human-wildlife conflict mitigation: This can be done by building barriers between human settlements and forest areas to prevent wild animals from entering and causing damage. The government should also compensate farmers for crop losses caused by wild animals.In addition to these general measures, there are also some specific actions that can be taken in each forest area: In addition to these general measures, there are also some specific actions that can be taken in each forest area: ● Forest A: The main threat to Forest A is habitat loss from agricultural expansion. To address this, the government could provide financial incentives to farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that reduce deforestation. The government could also work to develop an alternative agricultural land bank to reduce the pressure to clear forests for agriculture. ● Forest B: The main threat to Forest B is poaching. To address this, the government could work with local communities to develop anti-poaching patrols. The government could also provide training and equipment to forest rangers to help them better detect and apprehend poachers. It is important to note that these are just a few examples of conservation measures that could be implemented. The specific measures that are most appropriate will vary depending on the specific ecological and socio-economic conditions of each forest area. It is also important to involve local communities in the development and implementation of conservation plans.
