Evaluación de las interacciones conflictivas entre gente-fauna silvestre en la zona de amortiguamiento del Parque Nacional Podocarpus: región centro Yanacocha-Cristal

Abstract

Abstract:The main objective of this work was to evaluate the conflictive interaction between human-wildlife in the western buffer zone of the Parque Nacional Podocarpus (Yanacocha-Cristal), for which a semi-structured interview was applied to 40 residents of the place. As a result, it was evidenced that, in the time horizon of the last five years in the sector, there have been 25 cases of human-wildlife conflict. Pseudalopex culpaeus and Didelphis pernigra are the most conflictive species that generate the greatest economic losses in the study area. The average cost of loss is $ 786 of the total of those affected. With respect to the use of wildlife, Didelphis pernigra is the most mentioned species for food use and also registered mostly for medicinal use. Regarding perception, it was determined that 77% of the qualifying adjectives evoked by the interviewees were neutral, recognizing an important level of tolerance towards wildlife. In conclusion, the need to work together with the affected communities is highlighted; improve parenting practices and use prevention and control interventions.