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ManElephant Conflict: A Case Study from Forests in West Bengal, India 1st ed. 2016 [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 179 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 3285 g, 125 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XXIX, 179 p. 126 illus., 125 illus. in color., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Serija: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Oct-2016
  • Leidėjas: Springer International Publishing AG
  • ISBN-10: 3319311611
  • ISBN-13: 9783319311616
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 179 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 3285 g, 125 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XXIX, 179 p. 126 illus., 125 illus. in color., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Serija: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science
  • Išleidimo metai: 07-Oct-2016
  • Leidėjas: Springer International Publishing AG
  • ISBN-10: 3319311611
  • ISBN-13: 9783319311616
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This book sheds new light on the causes and consequences of elephant migration in the Panchet Forest Division of Bankura District in West Bengal, India- an area characterized by fragmented forested landscape modified by agriculture and settlement expansion. Anthropogenic activities result in the decline in quality and coverage of forests, loss of biodiversity and removal of forest corridors which ultimately restrict or modify the movement of elephants causing a forceful change of their habitats.  A major objective of this monograph is to identify the characteristics of man-elephant conflicts in terms of land use change, cropping patterns, ecological characteristics of the fragmented dry deciduous forest, trends and patterns of elephant migration, and livelihood patterns of the inhabitants in the affected areas. Readers will discover insights into changes in the behavioral pattern of elephants and local people in the conflict ridden zones, and how this influences food selection. T

hrough this book we also learn about rational management strategies that can be employed on the local and national level to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. Ecologists, landscape conservation planners and environmental managers engaged in the conservation of large vertebrates in fragmenting and human-dominated landscapes will find this book valuable.
1 Introduction
1(18)
1.1 Introduction
2(1)
1.2 Background of the Study
3(3)
1.3 Similar Works on the Topic
6(7)
1.3.1 Causes of Conflict
6(2)
1.3.2 Consequences of Human--Elephant Conflict
8(5)
1.4 Introducing the Study Area
13(1)
1.5 Research Questions
13(1)
1.5.1 Objective 1
13(1)
1.5.2 Objective 2
14(1)
1.5.3 Objective 3
14(400)
1.5.4 Objective
414
1.6 Data and Methods
14(5)
1.6.1 Data Collection Procedure
17(2)
2 Ecological Biodiversity of Panchet Forest Division and Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
19(42)
2.1 Introduction
20(1)
2.2 Destination Area
21(3)
2.2.1 Panchet Forest Division
21(1)
2.2.2 Geographical Boundaries
21(1)
2.2.3 Administrative Setup
22(1)
2.2.4 Geology and Physiography
22(1)
2.2.5 Climate
23(1)
2.2.6 Natural Vegetation
23(1)
2.3 Source Region
24(9)
2.3.1 Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
24(3)
2.3.2 Location
27(1)
2.3.3 Physiography
27(1)
2.3.4 Climate
28(1)
2.3.5 Administrative Arrangement
29(4)
2.4 Landscape Ecology and Analysis
33(20)
2.4.1 Landscape Composition and Configuration
33(1)
2.4.2 Heterogeneity: Patch, Corridor and Background Metrics
34(5)
2.4.3 Forest Types and Composition
39(1)
2.4.4 Changing Species Association
40(2)
2.4.5 Spatial Analysis of Heterogeneity
42(11)
2.5 Factors of Forest Fragmentation
53(8)
2.5.1 Land Use and Land Cover Change
53(2)
2.5.2 Shrinkage of Forest Cover and Habitat Fragmentation
55(3)
2.5.3 Reduction of Forest Covers for Agriculture
58(1)
2.5.4 Construction of Roads and Railways
58(1)
2.5.5 Mining and Quarrying Activities
59(2)
3 Habitat Requirements of the Elephant
61(22)
3.1 Introduction
62(1)
3.2 Home Range of Elephants
63(1)
3.3 Habitat Analysis
64(19)
3.3.1 Food, Nutrition and Changing Food Habits
65(1)
3.3.2 Shelter
66(13)
3.3.3 Water Source
79(4)
4 Habitat-Wildlife Relationship and Different Models
83(14)
4.1 Introduction
84(1)
4.2 Habitat Heterogeneity and Disturbance
85(12)
4.2.1 Vegetation Composition and Structure Model
86(3)
4.2.2 Disturbance Model
89(1)
4.2.3 Gap Analysis Model
90(3)
4.2.4 Habitat Suitability Index Model
93(4)
5 Elephant Migration and Dispersal: A Biogeographic Process
97(22)
5.1 Introduction
98(1)
5.1.1 Habitat Requirements for Elephants
99(1)
5.2 Historical Perspective of Elephant Migration in the Study Area
99(2)
5.3 Elephant Migration Trend: Volume and Duration of Stay
101(3)
5.4 Elephant Migration Routes and Their Temporal Shifts
104(11)
5.4.1 The Common Return Route
109(6)
5.5 Seasonal Dependence on Migration Events
115(2)
5.6 Crop Calendar and Appearance of Elephants
117(1)
5.7 Conversion of Migrated Elephant to Residential Elephant
118(1)
6 Characterising the Human--Elephant Conflict Zone
119(16)
6.1 Introduction
120(1)
6.2 Demographic Characteristics
121(1)
6.3 Livelihood Pattern of Forest Fringe Dwellers
122(1)
6.4 Land Use Pattern
122(4)
6.4.1 Agriculture
123(2)
6.4.2 Settlement
125(1)
6.5 Human Appropriation of Forest Ecosystem Resources
126(4)
6.5.1 Joint Forest Management and Forest Protection Committees in Panchet Forest Division
126(2)
6.5.2 Use of NTFPs
128(2)
6.6 Elephant Attacks on Humans
130(1)
6.7 Damage to Life and Assets
131(1)
6.8 Human Resistance Towards Elephants
132(3)
7 Behavioural Study
135(14)
7.1 Introduction
136(1)
7.2 Local People's Attitude Towards Elephants
137(1)
7.3 Community Perception Survey
138(5)
7.4 Anthropogenic Causes of Damage by and Sufferings of Elephants
143(1)
7.5 Views of Local People in Settling Human--Elephant Conflict
144(1)
7.6 Locals' Evaluation of the Forest Department's Role and Response from the Forest Department
145(2)
7.7 Changing Behaviour of Elephants
147(2)
8 Conclusion
149(14)
8.1 Introduction
150(1)
8.2 Mitigation Measures
151(5)
8.2.1 Scaring and Driving the Herd Away
152(1)
8.2.2 Crop Guarding
153(1)
8.2.3 Throwing Stones or Arrows
154(1)
8.2.4 Wild Elephant Capture
155(1)
8.2.5 Chemical Immobilisation
155(1)
8.2.6 Habitat Development
155(1)
8.3 Managing Human--Elephant Conflict at the National Level
156(5)
8.3.1 Project Elephant
156(2)
8.3.2 Community Involvement
158(1)
8.3.3 Land Use Planning
158(3)
8.4 Major Findings
161(1)
8.5 Conclusion
162(1)
Appendix A 163(4)
References 167(10)
Index 177
Dr. Nilanjana Das Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor in the Geography and Environmental Science department at Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India.