Study on the indigenous community awareness and impact on greyshanked douc langur (Pygathrix cinerea) in Kon Ka Kinh National Park, Gia Lai province

Abstract

Grey - shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix cinerea) was recognized
distribution in Kon Ka Kinh National Park. This species is classified as
Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. In this study, we
investigated the Ba Na ethnic community knowledge, their attitude toward
the Grey -shanked Douc Langur and the awareness about the law to protect
this species. The results showed that 63% responders know about the
existence of Grey - shanked douc in Kon Ka Kinh National Park, however
59% responders don't know about the conservation laws as well as the
necessary to protect this species. The main directly impacts to species was
hunting by homemade guns. Other impact was losing habitat by logging,
burning forests for cultivation of local communities. The exploitation of
NTFPs also indirectly affect habitat and behavior of this species. It is
necessary to raise awareness of forest resources conservation (in general)
and grey shanked douc langur conservation of local communities;
strengthening management capacity and encouraging community
participation in the forest resources management; improving livelihoods of
community living in Kon Ka Kinh National Park buffer zone