Community dependence on the natural resources of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India

Soman, Divya; Anitha, V.

doi:10.1016/j.tfp.2020.100014

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“…On the question of the livelihood of the tribes, studies show that forest dependency of tribes for resources still continues unabated. Particularly in the case of tribes who reside within the forest, the dependency on forest resources for employment and livelihood appears to be abysmally high (Soman & Anitha, 2020). Among some tribal communities in States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 83% of households still depend on forest produce for their livelihood (Dev, 2020).…”

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Repercussions of Reliance on Informal Sources of Finance: A Study of Tribal Communities in Kerala

B.,

Sumalatha

2024

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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The economic and social consequences of reliance on informal finance are enormous in the case of socially and economically disadvantaged people like the tribal communities. These communities have become more financially vulnerable due to the severe barriers in accessing institutionalised formal finance. Drawing on data collected from 246 randomly chosen households from four tribal communities (Kurichya, Kuruma, Adiya and Paniya) in the Wayanad district of Kerala, and using mixed-method approach, the study seeks to examine the repercussions of reliance on informal source of finance by the tribal communities. The study reveals that the agents of informal financiers also resort to social demoralising and mental harassment towards the tribal households. The study shows that tribal households may not be aware of compounding effect of interest rates when they avail credit from any source of finance, especially informal finance. This in turn increases the indebtedness among the tribal communities. All these call for the need of tailoring institutional (formal) credit solutions suitable to the credit needs and socio-economic conditions of the weaker segments of the society like the tribal communities. The study suggests adopting supply-side cum demand-side strategies.

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Section: Previous Studiesmentioning

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Repercussions of Reliance on Informal Sources of Finance: A Study of Tribal Communities in Kerala

B.,

Sumalatha

2024

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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“…Forest ecosystems are vital for terrestrial biodiversity and the effective management of these natural resources stands essential, owing to the subsistence needs of humans. The resources derived from the forest ecosystem meet multiple purpose for different sub groups of people (Soman & Anitha, 2020).…”

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Exploring Nature’s Abode: Unveiling Kerala’s Enchanting Forest Ecotourism Products

Salam,

Thattil

2023

CBR

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The state of Kerala, renowned for its lush forests and diverse ecosystems, has embraced forest ecotourism as a means of sustainable economic development. This paper goes through the realm of Kerala’s enchanting forest tourism products, investigating tourist satisfaction levels and variations across different categories of tourists. The study’s objectives encompass comprehending tourist satisfaction with Kerala Forest ecotourism’s products and services and discerning whether satisfaction varies among foreign, domestic, and local visitors. The primary data was collected through structured interviews with a sample of 400 tourists who visited 16 forest ecotourism sites across Kerala. Secondary data was sourced from records maintained by the Kerala Forest Department, including official reports and information provided by the Ecotourism wing of the department. Satisfaction levels were measured using a 5-point Likert scale for 17 forest products. Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) and subsequent univariate ANOVA tests unveiled significant variations in satisfaction levels across different categories oftouristsforspecific products. Results showcased that tourist satisfaction with forest ecotourism products was moderate on average, with distinctions observed in satisfaction levels among different tourist categories. The study underscores the necessity of tailoring marketing strategies and product offerings to suit the preferences of diverse tourists. The findings provide insights for policymakers, tour operators, and local communities to enhance the attractiveness and sustainability of forest ecotourism in Kerala. Hence this research also sheds light on the complex dynamics of tourist satisfaction in Kerala’s forest ecotourism context.

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“…Correlation coefficient values (r) and p values for significance of correlation were calculated (Supplementary Data Sheet 2). Based on positive correlation coefficient (r) values within a theme of variables, some variables were grouped by creating more meaningful indices such as Economic Well-Being Index (EWBI) and Forest Dependence Index (FDI), Income Dependence Index (IDI) and Resource Dependence Index (RDI) at household level (Soman and Anitha, 2020) and Village Economic Diversity Index (VEDI) (Dewi et al, 2005) at village level (Supplementary Data Sheet 3). After computing derived variables, variable that still had very high correlation value (r > 0.70) with another variable within the same category was dropped from analyses.…”

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Factors Influencing People's Response Toward Tiger Translocation in Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Eastern India

Vasudeva

Ramasamy²,

Pal

et al. 2021

Front. Conserv. Sci.

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Local communities are an important stakeholder in any carnivore translocation programme and therefore, their acceptance of the translocation and support are essential to ensure its viability. Recent tiger augmentation efforts in Satkosia Tiger Reserve, India received mixed responses from the local communities, causing a stalemate in its progress. As a part of the adaptive management strategy, it was required to assess the concerns and issues to provide a practical solution. Hence, we analyzed the attitude of the people toward conservation in general and tiger specifically. We used structured questionnaire surveys and interviewed 1,932 households from 43 villages located in and around the reserve. We tested the influence of several variables representing four categories- (1) socio-economic, (2) ecosystem values and dependence, (3) relationship with the forest department and (4) losses and fear, on the attitude toward tiger conservation. The villages were clustered based on the responses received under these categories. While conserving forest was important to 91% of respondents, 71% of respondents supported wildlife conservation and only 35% felt important to conserve tiger. The logistic binary regression predicted that at the household level attitude toward tiger conservation is influenced positively by economic well-being, sense of forest ecosystem services, resource dependence and negatively influenced by restrictions from the forest department, and previous experience of loss due to wildlife. At the village level, literacy, resource dependence, access to clean cooking fuel and cooperation from the forest department predicted a positive attitude toward tiger conservation. Restriction from the forest department, fear for livestock, and experience of losses due to wildlife had a negative influence on attitude. We recommend that the villages in the landscape are prioritized based on their needs and accordingly, specific interventions are made to address their concerns. Future augmentation programme must give importance to intangible factors such as fear and perceived restrictions and opt for the involvement of the local community in the decision-making process.

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Community dependence on the natural resources of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India

Cited by 15 publications

References 16 publications

Repercussions of Reliance on Informal Sources of Finance: A Study of Tribal Communities in Kerala

Repercussions of Reliance on Informal Sources of Finance: A Study of Tribal Communities in Kerala

Exploring Nature’s Abode: Unveiling Kerala’s Enchanting Forest Ecotourism Products

Factors Influencing People's Response Toward Tiger Translocation in Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Eastern India

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