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Increasing participation in conservation programs is viewed as necessary in today's world; however, more knowledge is needed regarding how to engage communities. This dissertation aims to deconstruct participation by exploring community-level social capital, gender differences, …

Despite receiving every protection available under local and international law, snow leopard (Panthera uncia) populations continue to decline globally and locally. In Central Asia, dwindling prey populations may be a primary threat driving snow leopard population trends. Followi…

Globally, sacred groves represent a traditional form of community-based conservation, recognized for their capacity to preserve areas that are of cultural and religious importance to local people. In most cases, the entire community takes on a watchdog role to guard against encr…