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Puri, G.; Poudel, S.; Tharu, I.
Engaging fishing dependent communities in fishing cat conservation
2021 Cat News (73): 45-47
Conservation is not only finding the micro- and macro-biological facts of the species, but it is also about understanding the interactions and issues between the society, species and its habitat and solving such issues and problems collaborating with local communities to ensure the protection of the species and its habitat. Considering these facts, the empowerment, involvement and stewardship of fishing cat conservation was initiated in the Western Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal. Using multiple approaches,such as, community consultation and workshops, participatory mapping, community radio programmes and formation of school eco-clubs, the project increased the awareness about the importance of fishing cat Prionailurus viverrinus and its habitat and local interests in the conservation of the species by empowering and involving the fishing dependent communities that live aside by the fishing cat habitats.
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