Community Stewardship for the Conservation of Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster)

Project Overview

This project aimed to support the long-term conservation of the Endangered Himalayan musk deer in western Nepal through community stewardship, conservation awareness, and capacity building. The project engaged local communities, park staff, game scouts, buffer-zone groups, and students to address major threats including poaching, habitat degradation, forest fires, and human disturbance.

Objectives

• Raise awareness about musk deer conservation and major threats.
• Strengthen community participation in protecting musk deer and their habitat.
• Build conservation capacity among local communities, park staff, and students.
• Promote long-term community stewardship for musk deer conservation.

Field Photographs