human-animal conflict
Climate change — With 2 tiger attacks a month, Sundarbans reels under human-animal conflict
Climate change and rising sea levels are pushing farmers deep into the mangroves of the Sundarbans where they become victims of deadly tiger attacks
Busier than bees: Sundarbans’ honey collectors
For several decades, residents of areas bordering the dense forests of the Sundarbans, have collected honey and gathered crabs for sustenance. They have also grappled with human-wildlife conflict, as tigers and crocodiles continue to pose serious threats.
Restoring the Sundarbans ecosystem
Proper implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring is needed to restore the mangroves and the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans ecosystem that has been suffering due to multiple challenges.
Tuskers trample Bengal village’s jackfruits of labour
As north Bengal struggles to coexist with elephants, the fate of Nepali Basti’s once-thriving jackfruit trade hangs in the balance as farmers incur losses due to the onslaught from the tuskers and abandon cultivation.
Novel elephant alarm: Bengal villagers turn to the bottle
Bengal farmers create an innovative method to save their paddy crops and prevent conflict between humans and rampaging elephants in a West Bengal village in the Jalpaiguri district.
She wanted to become a forest officer since childhood. Now she is an IFS officer
Observing how the livelihood of her community depended on mahua flowers and tendu leaves from the forest, Stylo Mandavi chose to join the Indian Forest Service. As an officer where human-elephant conflict is common, she must always be on alert.
Manas villagers benefit from alternate livelihoods
Shifting to non-forest livelihoods has helped landless families around Manas National Park to avoid human-animal conflicts, and earn more without denuding the forests