Geography
How National Park Buffer Zones Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Quick fact
In Nepal's Chitwan National Park, buffer zone forests and community programs have cut crop damage and livestock loss incidents by up to 30% in some areas, showing that buffers can significantly lower human-wildlife conflict.
Why this is interesting
Imagine living next to a national park, where elephants or lions occasionally wander into your farm. What if a simple strip of land could reduce those encounters?