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Koala data: GIS shapefile

These data are utilised in the thesis entitled "Genetic data from koala scats: met... more These data are utilised in the thesis entitled "Genetic data from koala scats: method development and investigation of a unique population in South Gippsland". This shapefile contains the location of koalas sampled along with the main genetic results including data from population structure analyses, mtDNA haplotypes and C. pecorum and KoRV status.

Chapter 6 Acquisition of Laboratory Skills by On-Campus and Distance Education Students

Teaching biological sciences by distance Teaching experimental sciences by distance education is ... more Teaching biological sciences by distance Teaching experimental sciences by distance education is acknowledged to be difficult (Dalgarno, Bishop & Bedgood, 2003). Although computer simulations can be used to illustrate scientific concepts

Forestry Experiences and Feminist Institutionalism

Feminist Institutionalism and Gendered Bureaucracies, 2020

This chapter provides insights into the experiences of forestry workers within the framework of F... more This chapter provides insights into the experiences of forestry workers within the framework of Feminist Institutionalism (FI). First, a brief review of the methods for collecting and analysing data is offered. In the second section, the ‘inclusion of women’ in forest bureaucracy is reconceptualized through perceptual data from interviews. In the third section, the organizational culture of the forest bureaucracy in Nepal is described under seven subheadings In the fourth section, Nepal’s forest bureaucracy is examined through the aspects of formal and informal institutions that support or hinder the inclusion of women in forestry organizations. The fifth section of this chapter presents the concept of structure and agency in forest bureaucracy, examined through the perspectives of the research participants. Next, the dynamics of power relations between male and female employees as ‘gender actors’ in Nepal’s forest bureaucracy are explored. In the subsequent section, some reflections based on observations, recorded in a daily journal during fieldwork, are briefly presented as a supplement to ideas generated from interviews and focus group discussions. Finally, the chapter is concluded with a summary of key points.

Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Telecommunications and Remote Sensing, 2017

Airborne LiDAR data have advantages over passive remote sensing data in detailed description of v... more Airborne LiDAR data have advantages over passive remote sensing data in detailed description of vertical forest structure. LiDAR-derived information can potentially be used to solve such problems as forest type classification and forest boundary determination. Forest boundaries were usually represented as sharp lines that attempt to distinguish areas with different forest types. In reality, however, forest boundaries are rarely sharp or crisp, especially in the forest area with multiple canopy layers where species compositions change gradually. Fuzzy analysis offers great potential for characterising the transition zones and determining realistic forest boundaries. This study developed ways of using fuzzy analysis of airborne LiDAR data for determining rainforest boundaries. LiDAR variables were derived and used to define and calculate membership function values for both rainforest and non-rainforest. The confusion index values were then derived to illustrate the transition zones. Finally, the rainforest boundaries were successfully determined in the study area. The results demonstrated the success of proposed method for rainforest boundary determination.

Influence of soil moisture regimes on growth, photosynthetic capacity, leaf biochemistry and repr... more Influence of soil moisture regimes on growth, photosynthetic capacity, leaf biochemistry and reproductive capabilities of the invasive agronomic weed; Lactuca serriola AAKANSHA CHADHA, SINGARAYER FLORENTINE, BHAGIRATH CHAUHAN, BENJAMIN LONG AND MITHILA JAYASUNDERA From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha: Maintaining momentum in a multi-generational landscape change project HELENA LINDORFF From participation to permanence? Exploring the progression of conservation landholder behaviours

Wildlife Research, 2021

Context Invasive species are major drivers of biodiversity loss, requiring management to reduce t... more Context Invasive species are major drivers of biodiversity loss, requiring management to reduce their ecological impacts. Population genetics can be applied to delineate management units, providing information that can help plan and improve control strategies. Aim The present study aims to use a genetic approach to test the existence of three previously proposed sambar deer populations in south-eastern Australia. In doing so, the study aims to delineate management units of sambar deer in south-eastern Australia. Methods Sambar deer DNA was sourced opportunistically from tissue samples and targeted scat collection. Samples were collected from three areas in Victoria, south-eastern Australia: Mt Cole (MC), French Island (FI) and eastern Victoria (EV). Contemporary population structure was assessed using a suite of 11 polymorphic microsatellite markers. The number of maternal sambar deer lineages in south-eastern Australia was investigated through sequencing of the mitochondrial (mt)DN...

APN Science Bulletin, 2012

There is increasing concern that the current management practices for many coastal regions are un... more There is increasing concern that the current management practices for many coastal regions are unsustainable. Very few countries have planned to deal with the exacerbation of problems of environmental decline in the face of climate change leading to more serious flood events caused by sea level rise, severe storms, tidal waves, etc. It is therefore necessary to assess socio-economic and environmental impacts of floods to better understand the vulnerability of the coastal zone, as part of devising adaptive and integrated management principles. The paper presents a systematic approach in which relevant stakeholders in five Asia-Pacific countries were actively engaged in identifying and prioritizing flood impact issues. Key issues of concern for flood impacts for coastal areas in Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam are compared.

Why have eight researcher women in STEMM left academic research, and where did they go?

International Journal for Academic Development, 2021

The workplace for early-career researchers (ECRs) in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mat... more The workplace for early-career researchers (ECRs) in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) is highly competitive; ECRs urgently need to publish and attract funding to s...

We sought to understand the pressures on Early Career Researchers (ECR) in the Science, Technolog... more We sought to understand the pressures on Early Career Researchers (ECR) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Medicine (STEMM) disciplines, collecting data from 658 ECRs working in Australia. Respondents indicated a “love of science”, but most also indicated an intention to leave their position. Decisions were primarily motivated by job insecurity (52%), while grievances included poor supervision (60%), bullying or harassment (34%), inequitable hiring practices (39%) and poor support for families (9.6%). A concerning rate of “questionable research practices” by colleagues (34.1% to 41.1%) was reported to have impacted ECR career advancement. Our study links recent reports that characterise the health of the research industry, providing direct insight from ECRs on job insecurity, workplace culture challenges, and the logical rise of questionable research practices. Internationally, nationally and institutionally the research community needs to improve job security (...

Population Status and Diurnal Behaviour of the Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brünnich, 1782) in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Proceedings of the Zoological Society, 2017

Australian Zoologist, 2017

We present an ecological history of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) population and its environ... more We present an ecological history of the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) population and its environment in South Gippsland, Victoria, both pre-and post-European settlement. We consider the role that the region's history may have had on the genetic structure of the current koala population in South Gippsland, which is the only known koala population in Victoria that does not originate from animals re-introduced as part of the Victorian translocation program. Following European colonisation of Australia, a range of anthropogenic factors, including hunting for the fur trade, resulted in widespread population declines for the koala. In Victoria, the situation was extreme. Currently, many koala populations in Victoria are derived from only a few individuals which existed less than 120 years ago. These populations therefore have comparatively low genetic diversity, a factor that plays a key role in long term population viability. In Victoria, the koala is not listed as a threatened species. Despite the low genetic diversity of most populations, the species is widely distributed across the state, and relatively common. Indeed, some populations are considered overabundant. However, many koala populations are not abundant, and population data are lacking for most. The South Gippsland koala population is of high conservation significance as it has greater genetic diversity compared to other Victorian populations, though there is little additional data to inform its conservation. An improved understanding of genetic diversity and gene flow between populations across the koala's range is required to guide the conservation of genetic diversity in this species. Monitoring population size, health and genetic relationships both within and between koala populations will enable better conservation outcomes.

Conservation Biology, 2017

rhinoceros horn (Traffic 2016;. The current global rhino population is comprised of three Asian S... more rhinoceros horn (Traffic 2016;. The current global rhino population is comprised of three Asian Species and two African species, the latter located in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and Zimbabwe,. In Africa, the Southern white rhinoceros population is estimated at 20,700; and there are estimated to be around 4,885 black rhinoceros. The greater one-horned rhinoceros, found in Nepal and India, has a population of approximately 3,555. The other Asian rhino species are confined to Indonesia and have

Environments, 2016

We interviewed 48 people from communities around Bardia National Park in Nepal, including ex-hunt... more We interviewed 48 people from communities around Bardia National Park in Nepal, including ex-hunters and protected area management professionals. The purpose of the interviews was to understand the motivations for, and the nature of, illegal hunting of prey species of iconic predators-tigers and leopards-in the northern section of the park. Participants reported that hunting of prey species occurs mostly in spring and autumn and is less common during the summer. In the past, hunting was primarily for the purposes of obtaining meat for household consumption. Since the introduction of a road network in the region, opportunities to sell wild meat at ad hoc "highway markets" have developed. The purported medicinal properties of wild meat was also cited as a driver for illegal hunting. Guns (mostly made locally, by hand) and dogs were reported to be commonly used. Protected area managers indicated that illegal hunting problems in the study area are associated with a lack of presence of park authorities, remoteness and underdevelopment and poverty of the community. Our study suggested that skills development training for local community members might reduce dependency of local people on wild meat, for both household consumption and for income, thereby reducing illegal hunting.

International Journal of Public Administration, 2016

This article examines Nepalese forestry governance from gender perspectives. We argue that gender... more This article examines Nepalese forestry governance from gender perspectives. We argue that gendered institutional norms and values are associated with forest-governing institutions, such as forest bureaucracies, shaping the nature, and extent of women's involvement in decision-making processes in the Nepalese forest bureaucracy. Studies on Nepalese forestry reveal that substantial progress has been made in forming policies and initiating activities for including women in forestry governance of Nepal; however despite this, gendered dynamics create difficulties for women to enter and progress in the forestry profession, thereby creating gendered employment territories through institutional, legislative, normative, and infrastructural measures.

Flood vulnerabillity analysis in coastal zones: a comparative analysis across five asia-pacific countries

The Australian landscape, as in many countries, has undergone a significant change. The extent of... more The Australian landscape, as in many countries, has undergone a significant change. The extent of native forests in Australia has steadily decreased over time since European settlement. The establishment of towns and cities, mining and a range of other factors have all reduced forest cover, however it is land clearing for agriculture that has been the most significant process by far. Along with the southern uplands of the Otways, the Central Highlands, and East Gippsland, the Strzelecki Ranges are recognised as one of the four major Victorian areas of cool temperate rainforest. Cool temperate rainforests, although now very restricted in their distribution, are of major historical and ecological significance. They are the remanets of the oldest extant vegetation formation in Australia and are categorised as an endangered Ecological Vegetation Class within Victoria. Areas bordering cool temperate rainforest in the Eastern Strzeleckis are a mosaic of different land use histories formatted by both natural and human disturbances. Different land use patterns have different influences on imbedded remnant patches of cool temperate rainforest mainly through edge effects. This study aims to model the long term land use and land cover changes (from 1939 to 2004) and their impacts on cool temperate rainforest in the Strzelecki Ranges by integrating remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS). The reconstructed history of land use and land cover is mainly based on historical aerial photography with the support of Vicmap Elevation, Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) map. The general trend of land use and land cover change, including rainforest in study areas was analysed.

As universities embrace new technologies to increase flexibility and enhance students' learning e... more As universities embrace new technologies to increase flexibility and enhance students' learning experiences, tertiary students are increasingly presented with a wider range of learning resources to support their studies. In this study, a diverse group of undergraduate science students self-report their behaviour, experiences and perceptions relating to the resources that are provided to them. A total of 109 students were invited to participate in the study. Sixty students completed a survey and 29 students took part in focus groups. The majority of these students favoured face-to-face lectures due to the ability to interact with lecturers and other students and the ability to ask questions in real time. Recorded lectures were seen to be useful for clarification and revision, largely because they can be paused and rewound, facilitating review of difficult material. Text-based resources such as study guides are still considered important and are often used, especially by students working in offcampus mode. On-line discussion forums are not seen as a substitute for face to face interaction; a need for active facilitation of such forums is highlighted. brought to you by CORE View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk provided by The University of Sydney: Sydney eScholarship Journals online This study was carried out at Monash University's regional campus in Victoria, Australia. Monash University is a large, research-intensive, multi-campus university with six local campuses throughout the state of Victoria, as well as international campuses in Malaysia and South Africa, and international centres in Italy and India. Located in the town of Churchill, approximately two hours by car from Melbourne, the Gippsland campus is Monash University's only non-metropolitan campus. It offers programs in Art and Design, Business, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Media and Social Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery and Science. Many of these programs, including Science, are taught in both on and off-campus (distance education) modes. On-campus students may also choose to study some units in off-campus mode, to minimise travel and accommodate work schedules and other commitments. Monash University Lectures Online (MULO) offers teaching staff the opportunity to record lectures given in on-campus classes, providing either audio-only recordings of lectures (with copies of the slides also made available), or full audio-visual recordings (via EchoSystem) in which students see the slides and any annotations made by the lecturer while hearing their voice. Recordings are available for download via the University's Library website soon after the lecture has occurred. Students enrolled in at least one of three subjects offered at the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Monash University Gippsland in semester 2, 2010, were selected for this study. The subjects were first level biology, second level biochemistry and third level environmental science. Resources available in these units included: • Written materials: comprising detailed study guides, copies of lecture slides and texts available as hard copy and/or online. • Online discussion forums • Face-to-face lectures (in all three units)

Natural Hazards, 2011

There is an increasing concern that the current management practices for many coastal regions are... more There is an increasing concern that the current management practices for many coastal regions are unsustainable. Very few countries have planned to deal with the exacerbation of environmental decline in the face of sea level rise. It is therefore necessary to assess socioeconomic and environmental impacts of sea level rises to better understand the vulnerability of coastal zones, as part of devising adaptive and integrated management principles. This paper presents a systematic approach by which relevant stakeholders can be actively engaged in prioritising flood impact issues and deriving information for quantification of impacts for adaptation measures and demonstrates the approach through implementation in the Gippsland coastal region. As outcomes of the project, we have identified key issues of concern for this region for flood impacts and constructed synthetic response functions for quantification of impacts of floods on some of the key issues in the region. The analysis also showed that stakeholders consider that some of the issues are not likely to be significantly affected by floods and thus may not require adaptation measures. The analysis did not provide high agreement on some issues. Different approaches are required to assess the importance of these issues and to establish impact response functions for them.

Revealing Long Term Land Use and Land Cover Change in a Severely Disturbed Environment

Land use and land cover change (LUCC) is one of the important drivers of environmental change on ... more Land use and land cover change (LUCC) is one of the important drivers of environmental change on all spatial and temporal scales. LUCC contributes significantly to earth atmosphere interactions, forest fragmentation, and biodiversity loss. It has become one of the major issues for environmental change monitoring and natural resource management. This study aims to reveal the long term land use and land cover changes (from 1939 to 2004) in the Strzelecki Ranges, Victoria, Australia by integrating remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) and to provide quantitative analysis of LUCC information in the area. The land use and land cover is derived from historical aerial photography with the support of Vicmap Elevation, Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVCs) map and stereo models established by using stereo pair of aerial photographs. The EVC map provides a good ground truth not only for the 2004 imagery, but also is part of the reference for interpreting 1988, 1972, 1954 and...

Functional Ecology, 1995

ABSTRACT 1. The mechanical properties of plants constrain herbivory. Fracture properties of five ... more ABSTRACT 1. The mechanical properties of plants constrain herbivory. Fracture properties of five species of grass were measured using tests which fractured leaves, pseudostems and whole tillers in tension (mode 1) and in out of plane shear (mode III). Force (F), energy to fracture (U) and energy per unit area (U/A) were calculated from force-displacement curves. 2. Fracture properties varied widely, depending on species, morphological unit, sclerenchyma or fibre content, and whether the grass was fractured in tension or in shear. 3. Older leaves contain more sclerenchyma than younger leaves, resulting in higher F, U and U/A. 4. Pseudostem is tougher and stronger than leaf whether fractured in shear or in tension, owing to its complex structure and capacity for plastic deformation, larger cross sectional area, and higher fibre content. 5. Entire tillers tested under tension required much less energy to fracture than leaf or pseudostem. 6. Fracture occurs at a zone of weakness at the intercalary meristem and it is argued that this is an evolutionary advantage to grass species which are commonly grazed. The fibre content of grasses increases the difficulty both of harvest and digestion by herbivores.

Koala data: GIS shapefile

Chapter 6 Acquisition of Laboratory Skills by On-Campus and Distance Education Students

Forestry Experiences and Feminist Institutionalism

Feminist Institutionalism and Gendered Bureaucracies, 2020

Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Telecommunications and Remote Sensing, 2017

Wildlife Research, 2021

APN Science Bulletin, 2012

Why have eight researcher women in STEMM left academic research, and where did they go?

International Journal for Academic Development, 2021

Population Status and Diurnal Behaviour of the Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (Brünnich, 1782) in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Proceedings of the Zoological Society, 2017

Australian Zoologist, 2017

Conservation Biology, 2017

Environments, 2016

International Journal of Public Administration, 2016

Flood vulnerabillity analysis in coastal zones: a comparative analysis across five asia-pacific countries

Natural Hazards, 2011

Revealing Long Term Land Use and Land Cover Change in a Severely Disturbed Environment

Functional Ecology, 1995

The Pigfooted Bandicoot, Chaeropus ecaudatus, is a recently extinct member of the Peramelidae, no... more The Pigfooted Bandicoot, Chaeropus ecaudatus, is a recently extinct member of the Peramelidae, not having been reported since 1926 (Ride 1970). Literature on its diet is scarce
and conflicting, the earlier reports mainly consisting of anecdotal observations. Krefft (1865) considered Chaeropus to be herbivorous, while Sturt (1848) described it as a flesh-eater (in Dixon, 1988). Gould listed insects and their larvae as well as plant material as dietary items (in Dixon, 1988), while a gut content analysis Dixon (1988) suggested that Chaeropus was
herbivorous.
Taking some important considerations into account, a great deal about the diet of a mammal can be inferred from its teeth (Sanson this volume, Chap.7). Chaeropus molars, while
showing some similarities to those of other bandicoots, are the most highly specialised (Bensley 1903) within this group. Their development of shearing crests is unique. Consequently, there are no appropriate analogues to compare them with. However, it is possible to obtain information about occlusion and the action of the teeth from a study of the wear on their surfaces (e.g. Butler 1952, Mills 1967, Greaves 1972, Rensberger 1978) .
Coupled with information about the physical properties of dietary items and the shape of tooth morphology best suited to break them up (e.g. Lucas & Luke 1984, Frazetta 1988), a
knowledge of functional dental morphology can allow predictions regarding the sorts of food that particular teeth would be most effective at reducing in size. For example, Hill (1985) found that ductile materials are best cut by sharp blades or points which concentrate force over a small surface area. A blunt surface tends to deform matcrials without penetration, unless a larger force is applied. Brittle materials are shattered due to a force applied by a blunt or a sharp surface and eventual failure is due to cracks which form and grow within the material (Gordon 1976). In extant animals, predictions regarding diet can be confirmed by dietary
studies. Sanson( 1978, 1980), from a study of macropodid molar morphology, concluded that Macropus rufogriseus and Thylogale billardieri were predominantly grazers and browsers
respectively, although detailed dietary studies for the two species were unavailable. Subsequently Fletcher (1980) confirmed these predictions, giving us some confidence that the techniques have predictive power.
Some spirit preserved specimens of Chaeropus survive, and one of these was kindly made available by Ms J. Dixon of the Museum of Victoria. This allowed examination of the
morphology of the digestive system and of the gut contents. It is not known whether the animal was kept alive and fed in captivity before it died. Thus, the gut contents may not reflect
the natural diet. However, in this case there is much corroborative evidence to suggest that this species was herbivorous.

The present study aimed to examine the interactive effects of elevated atmospheric CO 2 concentra... more The present study aimed to examine the interactive effects of elevated atmospheric CO 2 concentration and drought stress on the growth and some of the physiological processes of Galenia pubescens. Photosynthetic rate of plants increased under elevated CO 2 concentration, however drought caused significant reduction in net photosynthetic rate by (45% in 400 ppm CO 2) and (27% in 700 ppm CO 2) after five days simulating the drought treatment when compared with well-watered plants. Plants grown under elevated CO 2 level and well-watered produced a greater biomass (17.5 ± 0.5 g per plant) compared to the plants which were grown under the ambient CO 2 concentration.

There is a large body of literature which acknowledges that women play vital roles in protecting ... more There is a large body of literature which acknowledges that women play vital roles in protecting and managing forest resources around the world (Agarwal, 2010b; Colfer, 2013;
FAO, 2006, 2007; Mai, Mwangi, & Wan, 2011; Sewell Jr, 1992). Despite their contributions to forest management, women are still largely excluded from decision making roles in forestry organizations, especially in developing countries (FAO, 2007). As a result, most of the forestry related decisions are made by males, resulting in the marginalisation of women’s interests in forest management and minimizing the potential contributions of women (ABS, 2013; Christie & Giri, 2011; Lidestav, 2010).
The history of forest management in Nepal typifies this gender bias in forestry governance (Christie & Giri, 2011; Giri & Faculty, 2008). While men are actively involved in decision making processes within formal environmental organizations and institutions, women are more likely to be involved at informal and grass root levels, including as an unpaid labour force (Agarwal, 2010b). Before the introduction of community based forestry programs, the Nepalese Ministry of Forests and its subsidiaries (referred to here as the forest bureaucracy)
was the major organization responsible for governing the forestry sector. After the introduction and advancement of community based forest management programs, and the
entry of civil society, donor and other private sector organizations, the scope and nature of forestry governance has been extended in Nepal. Although, this shift in paradigm opened space for the entry of women into different forestry institutions, the under representation of women in forest bureaucracy (still a major part of forestry governance) still continues.
Nepalese rural women have low literacy rates and little involvement in public spheres. As a result there is limited access, for women working at the grassroots level, to national level policy making, planning and implementation. It is usually assumed that professional women bring women’s issues and interests into forestry policy and programmes on behalf of
grassroots level women. This representation is not always effective (Giri and Faculty, 2008, Agarwal, 2010b). Government forestry institutions represent the country in participating in
different national and international forestry agendas including climate change. If ‘grassroots’ women’s agendas are excluded from decision making processes in regard to environment
related agendas, the solutions proposed for environmental problems may be ineffective or only partially effective (WOCAN, 2012).
This paper examines the existing legislative measures and institutional practices that facilitate or constrain the role of women in Nepalese forestry institutions. This study also investigates how the gendered institutional norms and values associated with forest-governing institutions, such as forest bureaucracies, shape the nature and extent of women’s involvement in decision making processes in the Nepalese forest bureaucracy.
We use Feminist Institutionalism (FI) to examine the effect of the gendered nature of forestry institutions, policies and practices that shape the role of women in forest bureaucracy. We extend New Institutionalism (NI) by incorporating feminist perspectives to forestry governance. In exploring why the gender mainstreaming of legislative measures and practices
has not been wholly effective, it is important to examine the informal norms and values within an institution. These act to shape both the behaviour of the individual and political
outcomes. Since forestry is highly gendered sector based on different social norms and values, NI is considered a good approach to study those institutions. New Institutionalism is a cutting theme which crosses various disciplines, and holds the interest of historians, sociologists, economists, political scientists and social theorists (Goodin, 1996). New Institutionalism was constructed as a progressive version of older, descriptive approaches to institutionalism in order to understand the role of formal and informal rules which affect the political behaviour of individuals (Gherardi, 1996).
This paper examines opportunities and challenges involved in: a) promoting women’s participation in forest governance; and b) establishing an influential role for women in forestry governance. To date, researchers using the approach of institutionalism have not adequately considered the gender perspective, especially within the context of developing
countries (Tripp, 2007). This study will therefore extend NI further through theoretical and practical insights, relating gendered issues to NI and particularly its sub-branch, FI.

In: Conquistare la montagna: Storia di un'idea (Conquering mountains: The history of an idea), 2016

Questo volume è stato realizzato grazie al contributo dell'Accademia del Frignano "Lo Scoltenna" ... more Questo volume è stato realizzato grazie al contributo dell'Accademia del Frignano "Lo Scoltenna" © 2016 Pearson Italia, Milano-Torino Per i passi antologici, per le citazioni, per le riproduzioni graiche, cartograiche e fotograiche appartenenti alla proprietà di terzi, inseriti in quest'opera, l'editore è a disposizione degli aventi diritto non potuti reperire nonché per eventuali non volute omissioni e/o errori di attribuzione nei riferimenti.

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Bhattarai et al 2017 shifting paradigms PA Nepal JMS 2017

The modern history of protected area (PA) management in Nepal dates back to 1973 when the Nationa... more The modern history of protected area (PA) management in Nepal dates back to 1973 when the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act (1973) was promulgated and Chitwan National Park was established. In the years immediately following these key events, protected area acts and regulations were strictly applied and the role of local people in managing natural resources was neglected. However with the passage of time, and with changes in the socio-political and economic characteristics of Nepal, management regimes have shifted towards a more liberal model which recognizes more clearly the contributions of people living and working within protected areas. Recently, landscape level conservation models including the designation of multiple use areas have been utilized in the development of management plans for protected areas in Nepal. Conservation agencies have attempted to tackle challenges such as land use conflict, poaching and smuggling of wildlife parts and illegal harvesting of highly valued medicinal herbs through regulation, but these efforts are not always successful. We recommend a holistic conflict resolution approach which recognizes and resolves the different needs of all stakeholders.