Invited Commentary | Published: 07 January 2021

Development and Adoption of Landscape Approach to Conservation in India:  An Overview

Anil Kumar Bhardwaj and Aditi Bhardwaj

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 43 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 19-24 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-8B449R | Cite this article

Abstract

In India, the development process from Protected Area management to landscape level conservation planning has traversed through several species conservation initiatives and pilot projects. However, the latter approach faces enormous challenges.  In this paper we review the existing management practices in the country that deal with landscape approach to conservation, identify bottlenecks and suggest way forward, particularly relevant to forestry and wildlife sectors. Highlighting the major areas of research and action, this paper advocates the urgent need to build on the experiences from the sites, which have developed some foundation for such initiatives through earlier projects. 

Keywords

Adaptive management, Forest management, Research, Species conservation, Wildlife conservation

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Bhardwaj, A.K. and Bhardwaj, A., 2020. Development and Adoption of Landscape Approach to Conservation in India:  An Overview. Indian Journal of Forestry, 43(1), pp.19-24. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-8B449R

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 31 May 2020

Manuscript Revised on 15 June 2020

Manuscript Accepted on 20 June 2020

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2021

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