Conservation Case Studies

Question 1

In which country is the Terai Region?

Answer 1

• Nepal

Question 2

• Name one endangered species found in the Terai region.

Answer 2

• Bengal tiger/ greater one-horned rhinoceros

Question 3

• What is the purpose of forest corridors between national parks?

Answer 3

• To aid the dispersal and survival of tigers

Question 4

• What was the aim of development of biogas plants and wood-efficient stoves?

Answer 4

• To reduce the demand of firewood (and therefore deforestation)

Question 5

• Give one other contribution to the Terai-arc project.

Answer 5

• Constructing waterholes/ monitoring endangered species/eradicating invasive species/ counteracting poaching.

Question 6

• In which country is the Maasai Mara?

Answer 6

• Kenya

Question 7

• What two key features of the Maasai Mara have enabled the development of conservation-compatible land use that rewards local people and conserves habitats?

Answer 7

• High endemic poverty + abundant wildlife populations that attract tourism

Question 8

• Name one species whose population shrank greatly prior to 2010 in the Maasai Mara

Answer 8

• Wildebeest.

Question 9

• What are PWC schemes and why have they been successful?

Answer 9

• PWC schemes = payment for conservation schemes + have positive social outcomes and conservation outcomes.