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Scaling up tiger conservation initiatives among traditional hunting communities in the northern buffer zone of Bardia National Park, Nepal

The purpose of this project is to secure Bardia National Park from poaching and develop community stewardship in conservation in a meaningful way. The project will improve livelihood of poor and marginalized traditional hunting communities by strengthening the capacity of rural cooperatives, promotion of agro-based enterprises, and nature-based tourism, and increase conservation awareness and strengthen community based anti-poaching initiatives by conducting joint patrols, providing field equipment, build local capacity for community based anti-poaching units, increase conservation education campaigns, provide refresher courses for eco-teachers, and support eco-clubs.