Aaranyak

Human-elephant Conflict (HEC) Is a Serious Issue in the Northeast Indian State of Assam, Caused Primarily by Habitat Degradation and Fragmentation and the Resultant Increase in the Space Shared by Humans and Wild Asian Elephants. in Reserve Forests of Nagaon and Baksa Districts Habitat Available for Elephants Has Decreased Thereby Reducing the Carrying Capacity of the Landscape and Increasing Hec. Therefore, Proper Management of Remaining Forests, Reforestation, and the Creation of Habitat Corridors Are the Focus of This Project With the Ultimate Goal to Decrease Hec. This Project Will Work to Ensure Long-term Protection and Survival of Asian Elephants and Their Habitats Through Analysis of Land-use Patterns and Habitat Restoration. Project Activities Are to: 1) Review Land-use Patterns in Nagaon and Baksa Forest Divisions Using Satellite Imagery, Ground-truthed Data, and Comparing Land Use With Conflict Patterns to Inform Policy Decisions; and 2) Undertake Habitat Restoration, Including Removing Invasive Flora and Replacing With Native Grass Species, Desilting Water Bodies, and Creating Water Holes for Wildlife. the Improvement and Creation of Elephant Habitat in Baksa and Nagaon Forest Divisions Will Reduce Hec and Be Replicable and Transferable for Wild Asian Elephant Population Management in India.