This management plan (2080/81-2084/85) (Plan) is the revision of the first management plan (2075/76-2079/80) for Banke National Park and its buffer zone. This Plan is based on holistic approach and envisages bottom-up planning process. It has been prepared with the active involvement of the buffer zone communities, relevant government agencies and other relevant stakeholders. The vision statement of the Plan is to enhance ecological integrity of the park for the wellbeing of people. The plan is prepared for conservation, management and utilization of the park and buffer zone resources in scientific and participatory approach with due consideration of its significance and integrity for human well-being. The objectives of the Plan are: 1. To protect and conserve biological diversity of the park with special focus on nationally protected and globally threatened wildlife species; 2. To manage wildlife habitat to maintain ecological functions and processes of Tarai and Churia region; and support to minimize climate change impact; 3. To improve community livelihood through nature based tourism promotion; and 4. To strengthen institutional capacity to carry out management activities through research, capacity building and cooperation among stakeholders. The five broad thematic areas recognized in this management plan are park protection, habitat management, fire management, wildlife health management and encroachment management.
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