Scientists find India’s Tiger reserves are not performing better than Non-Tiger Reserves

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Scientists find India’s Tiger reserves are not performing better than Non-Tiger Reserves

Bengaluru : We are pleased to share with you the release of a new scientific paper by Pradeep S. Koulgi, and Dr. Krithi K. Karanth from Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) and Nicholas Clinton from Google, Inc.

The study titled ‘Extensive vegetation browning and drying in forests of India’s Tiger Reserves’ was published in the journal Scientific Reports, by Nature Publishing Group, on 18 October 2019. It can be accessed online at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-51118-8.

The team of scientists evaluated the rate of change of vegetation condition in the Indian Tiger Reserves (TR) and Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS). They found that the elevated protection granted to tiger reserves may be insufficient in preserving vegetation condition, and cast doubt on the long-term viability of tiger habitats. This study will enable in designing better monitoring and adaptive management at large spatial and management scales by assisting in planning ground data collection for essential biodiversity variables.

The release and images can be found as links below:

1. Press Release [English]

2. Press Release [Kannada]

3. Image 01 (Copyright: Santosh Saligram)

4. Image 02 (Copyright: Santosh Saligram)

5. Image 03 (Copyright: CWS)

The paper can be accessed here.

Report sent by : Sourabha Rao-Media Manager, Centre for Wildlife Studies


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