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Corrals for Coexistence
Metal mesh predator proof corral Tshiring Lhamu Lama
Community members build a predator proof corral, earning wages and learning skills like chain link weaving, building local capacity for future projects - Photo: Tshiring Lhamu Lama/SLC

Safeguarding livelihoods and snow leopards in Dolpo

In the Dolpo region of Nepal, livelihoods depend on livestock; however, poorly constructed corrals invite snow leopard attacks. Faced with losses, some herders retaliate against these already vulnerable cats.

Partner Tshiring Lhamu Lama is addressing this challenge by building predator-proof enclosures to protect livestock and end retaliatory killings.

 

 

Taking ownership of the corral, the community formed a new herding co-op to manage repairs and pool funds for future improvements. Most importantly, they committed to ending retaliatory killings of snow leopards, marking a significant shift in attitudes.

 

Tshiring Lhamu Lama and women of the community are installing the wire mesh roof of a predator proof corral
Tshiring and community members installing the wire mesh roof of the predator proof community corral – Photo: Tshiring Lhamu Lama/SLC

 

Tshiring’s plans for the future include expanding this successful model to 11 more villages in Dolpo, building a pathway to coexistence between people and wildlife.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO of the new corral being successfully utilized by the community.