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Eco-hydrological Surveys and Livelihood Analysis in Koshi Tappu
Services provided
Client
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Location
Koshi Tappu, Nepal
Year
2009
The ‘Managing wetlands for sustainable livelihoods at Koshi Tappu, Nepal’ project aims to assist local communities around Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) in managing buffer zone wetlands for sustainable livelihoods, whilst enhancing wetland biodiversity. WWT Consulting was contracted by WWT to coordinate eco-hydrological surveys and conduct an economic assessment of new and existing livelihood activities within the buffer zone.
The aim of the work was to describe waterbody hydrological, habitat, ecological and livelihood characteristics to inform the following:
- Identification of physical waterbody characteristics that are potential barriers to local natural resource users obtaining sustainable livelihoods from buffer zone wetlands;
- Wetland management for sustainable livelihood guidelines; and a
- Sustainable fisheries management plan.