Human Wildlife Conflict In Parshuram Municipality Area Of Dadeldhura District, Far-western Province, Nepal

Abstract

Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is closely associated with the economics and social well being of the local people. Parshuram Municipality of Far-Western Nepal; one of the main hotspot for the HWC. Field survey were conducted from August 2018 to May 2019. Questionnaire survey in 150 households was conducted at ward no. 3 and 4 of more effected villages of Parshuram Municipality: Katal, Ratamati, Lopa and Todina. Study was also designed to find out the status of Leopard, Monkey and Wild boar. In the 12 transects total of 48 signs of Leopard, Wild boar and Monkey were recorded, which indicated the presence of the species in study area. The average annual economic loss of crop was found to be NRs. 549105 (4859.579 US$). Katal had highest crop loss and Maize was the most frequent crop loss. Similarly, the average annual economic loss of livestock was found to be NRs. 257100 (2275.335 US$). Lopa had the highest average annual loss of livestock. Goat was the major livestock depredation by Leopard and Chicken was the major avian stock depredation contributed by Jackal. Total 33 wild animals were killed by farmers in last two years; among them Wild boar (26) was highest. Perception relative to wildlife conservation was found to be negative. Construction of fence, habitat conservation, change in crop plantation, awareness program for local people and regular monitoring of wild animal might help to reduce HWC.