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| Paper Title: | Socio-Cultural and Economic Dimensions of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and Mitigation Effectiveness in the Western Ghats |
| Authors Name: | Dr. PUSHPA HONGAL , Yashpal Kshirsagar IFS , Dr. Gururaj Phatak |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2508061 |
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| Abstract: | Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) has become a significant challenge for conservation and rural development, especially in regions like the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Districts such as Kodagu, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru face increasing conflicts due to expanded agricultural activities, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. Annually, wildlife interactions, especially involving elephants and wild boars, result in over 500 human deaths and around 100,000 hectares of damaged crops. The Western Ghats landscape is marked by high forest coverage, fragmented wildlife habitats, and densely populated farming communities, creating frequent conflict situations. Over the last two decades, there has been a noticeable rise in crop damage, livestock attacks, infrastructure destruction, and human casualties. Elephants, gaurs, leopards, and wild boars are the main species involved. Such conflicts negatively impact local agricultural practices, religious attitudes toward wildlife, and traditional tribal practices, placing substantial strain on community relationships and socio-cultural norms. Despite various mitigation efforts—including rail barricades, solar fencing, trenches designed to deter elephants, and rapid response teams—local communities remain dissatisfied, with persistent mistrust toward institutional solutions. Factors such as limited community participation, institutional mistrust, and vulnerabilities specific to gender further weaken the effectiveness of these strategies. |
| Keywords: | Human Wildlife Conflict, Mitigation Strategy, Human Dimension, Socio-Cultural aspects, Institutional Support |
| Cite Article: | "Socio-Cultural and Economic Dimensions of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and Mitigation Effectiveness in the Western Ghats", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.a494-a515, August-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2508061.pdf |
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