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A study was conducted to understand the gender differences in control over the resources, factors causing loss of biodiversity and biodiversity conservation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In seven villages of district Muzaffarabad, 91 respondents (47 males, 44 females) were interviewed. In the study area, average family size was 9.8 and literacy rate 69% and 43% in males and females, respectively. Every household owns at least three number of livestock which mostly graze freely. Gender difference (in opinion) was noted about population trend of wild animals and birds, reasons for increase/decrease in their population and involvement of hunters. However, both male and female respondents considered shooting as dominant hunting method. Hunting and habitat loss were the major factors causing decline in their numbers while increase in numbers was due to ban on hunting. Most of the animals, especially carnivores and rodents, were believed to be harmful while most of the birds beneficial for people. Hence, the respondents suggested to conserve only that wildlife which they considered beneficial for themselves. Both males and females recommended to take steps for afforestation programs, protection by Government Departments, organizing protection committees, ban on hunting and raising awareness among people for the conservation of biodiversity.
Maqsood Anwar, Tariq Hassan, Nadeem Akmal. (2006) GENDER ROLE IN THE CONSERVATION OF FAUNAL BIODIVERSITY IN AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR, , Volume 3, Issue 2.
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