There is a very close link between the conservation of tigers and the survival of indigenous peoples. In fact, the number of tigers has increased very rapidly in the first reserve of India where the local tribes have obtained the right to stay.
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Between the conservation of tigers and the survival of indigenous peoples there is a very close bond. In fact, the number of tigers has increased very rapidly in the first reserve of India where the local tribes have obtained the right to stay.
He announced it Survival International with the publication of the new 'Parks Need Peoples' report. The Indian National Tiger Conservation Authority was trying to hide this data.
Yet this is very important information and good news for the survival of both tigers and local populations. In fact between 2010 and 2014 the number of tigers within the BRT reserve, in the state of Karnataka, it doubled.
In the reserve the natives Soliga they maintain a consolidated relationship with their natural environment and adore tigers, they worship them almost as if they were gods and do not devote themselves to their hunting.
Unfortunately, often in India the need to protect tigers from extinction does not take into account rights of indigenous tribes, who are evicted from their ancestral lands in the name of animal conservation.
It is now clear that it is necessary to implement a new model of conservation that respects both indigenous peoples and animals and that, starting from the wisdom of these ancient peoples, leads to an improvement in biodiversity. The conservation industry - which attracts tourism - tends to hide the truth and force the indigenous population into forced evictions according to Survival International.
The new data shows that the policy of evicting indigenous tribes from tiger reserves is counterproductive, as coexistence between tigers and humans is not only possible but also beneficial.
Read Thu the Survival report 'Parks Need Peoples'.
Survival has called for a new conservation model that does not destroy indigenous peoples. To sign the petition, click here.
Marta Albè
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