This publication aims to inform the reader about the protection of birds and how it is different from the utilisation of birds for the use against pests.
Community forestry aims to assist local people to improve their livelihoods by successfully managing their natural resources, particularly trees and forests, through forestry-related projects. Wildlife plays an important role in the lives of many of the people targeted by these projects. This document does not seek to make foresters or extensionists experts on wildlife.
Ce document s’adresse aux gestionnaires qui souhaitent établir un diagnostic préalable à la mise en oeuvre de la gestion communautaire de la chasse.
This report focuses on documenting what is known about owls in trade in India: the trapping methods used, utilization patterns and communities that are involved. An attempt is made to explain the myths and beliefs that drive the utilization and trade of owl and their body parts. A number of recommendations are also made to address the illegal owl trade in India.
