The National Trust For Nature Conservation (NTNC) was awarded a $323,095 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 9 Headquarters. The grant is part of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund program (CFDA 15.619), which provides financial assistance for projects focused on effective long-term conservation of rhinoceros and tigers.
Under this award, NTNC will work to prevent habitat fragmentation and secure the future of tigers in Nepal through better understanding of tiger behavior and response to roads. The project will run from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. This aligns with the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund program's goal of supporting projects that enhance protection of at-risk populations of these species. Understanding how road development impacts tiger movement and habitat use will inform conservation efforts in Nepal aimed at long-term protection of its tiger population.
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