Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence in Parsa National Park

This study examined human-wildlife conflicts and coexistence in Parsa National Park through surveys of 1000 people from local communities. Elephants, tigers, and leopards were identified as the primary conflict-causing species, responsible for 31 serious wildlife attacks resulting in 11 deaths and 20 injuries between 2012 and 2018. Economic losses totaled NPR 17,67,000 from livestock depredation and NPR 49,82,100 from crop damage over two years. While respondents acknowledged successful conservation efforts increasing wildlife populations, they expressed dissatisfaction with lengthly compensation procedures and inadequate compensation amounts. The study concluded that coordinated and collaborative conservation action plans are essential to promote coexistence between human communities and wildlife.