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Conservation Education and Outreach Program to reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict (Rhinoceros and Tigers) in Madi Valley of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

The purpose of this project is to bring about positive change in local communitys attitude and behavior towards two iconic species, the greater one-horned rhinoceros and royal Bengal tiger inhabiting Chitwan National Park. The project has the following objectives: (1) Map locations and extent of current human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures and assess their effectiveness; (2) Increase the level of awareness on ecological importance of rhinoceros and tiger, and co-existence with humans in the same ecosystem via local FM radio stations; (3) Sensitize vulnerable communities on increasing incidence of human wildlife (rhino and tiger) conflict and how to avoid such conflicts, via local FM radio stations; (4) Orient media (press, radio, television and online) on biodiversity conservation specially on human wildlife conflict reporting; (5) Promote journalists who do good wildlife reporting through fellowships; (6) Produce and distribute audio visual and printed material to prevent and minimize human-wildlife conflict.