
A lot remains to be discovered in the jungles of Namdapha National Park. But even what we do know is mostly locked up in old books and reports and the diaries of field biologists. Not anymore. www.namdapha.in is a comprehensive website, covering all aspects of the park, including its history, people, climate, and floral and faunal wealth. Not least is the information on the logistics of visiting and staying in the park, which can often be formidable. Also online is an extensive image gallery with over 250 images, bringing to life the plants and animals of the area. We hope that the website will act as a catalyst for attracting visitors to the park, who can help conserve the area by bringing in revenue to the Lisu and other communities who reside on the borders of the park. The Lisu are phenomenal naturalists with an intimate knowledge of the forest and its creatures, however with limited opportunities for livelihood in this remote area, they are often in conflict with park authorities because of dependence on the park's forests and wildlife for survival. Limited community-based wildlife and adventure tourism in the forests of Namdapha will go a long way in creating support for the conservation of the forests and its wildlife from the Lisu and other communities in the area. |