Protected areas, poverty and conflicts

► Poor people depend substantially more on environmental resources. ► Poor people are more affected by living close to the protected area. ► Costs of living close to the park vary but average around 20% of total incomes. ► By comparison, outreach activities meant to reduce conflict levels around the park constitute less than 2.5% of costs. ► Local people contribute 50% of what the state does in relation to the total costs of the park including park management costs.