Reviewer 1: Dr. A.K. Gupta Professor and Head Department of Population Management, Capture & Rehabilitation Wildlife Institute of India The project is very useful considering the fact that the survival of this highly endangered species is severely affected following loss and fragmentation of habitat. We now have to evaluate the left over habitats for this species which are mostly in the form of small fragments either inside the protected areas/ reserved forests or are available in the surroundings of villages as village forests/orchards. It may not be possible to create virgin forests for this and other primate species at this stage when the pace of development is adversely affecting the slow-paced conservation attempts. Therefore, a thorough assessment and evaluation of the left over habitat patches is very crucial to ensure that these patches at least meet up the food, cover and other conservation needs of the primates besides meeting the subsistence needs of the local people too.
Reviewer 2: Dr. S.M. Mohnot Emeritus Professor (USFWS) University of Jodhpur Chairman, Primate Research Centre (PRC) I have known Jihosuo’s work for the last over 6 years when he was associated with the Indo-US Primate Projects which I directed for over 8 years. The northeast as a primate hot spot was in focus for almost all species including the golden langur for which this project has been designed. With fairly good field knowledge acquired by Jihosuo on various aspects of golden langur habitats and socioecology this project is going to deliver necessary hard data for better management practices and conservation of this endangered species. The objectives 1-4 are important and will help better insight, which this project is looking at. Objective 5 is a issue need debate from different stakeholders and agencies but it is worth trying. Jihosuo’s contribution in the Indo-US Primate Project had been rewarding for this species, which he was studying from different angles including habitat loss. Jihosuo is competent to run this project because of his background, training and field knowledge of this species. His Ph. D dissertation is another supportive argument in favour of this project. Three areas to be covered in this study need immediate attention from Primatologists being the potential sites of golden langur facing threats of disintegration. Project design and methodology will deliver expected results if work is kept to schedule with climatic situation remain in its normal web. In my considered opinion this project deserve support through CIS.
Reviewer 3: Mewa Singh Ph.D. Professor of Psychology University of Mysore Mysore 570006. INDIA Dr. Biswas has clearly brought out in his proposal that: a. The Golden Langur is an endangered species b. A sizeable population in Indian region inahabits forest fragments, and not much information is available on Golden Langur communities in these fragments which are under increasing human pressure c. There is an urgent necessity to assess the population status and threats to these populations, and to suggest immediate and long-term management strategies. d. The work plan is clear and executable within the specified duration. e. Dr. Biswas has been working on primates in this region for the past several years and is well aware of the situations prevailing therein. f. He has acquired enough competence to carry out such investigations. g. I recommend the proposal be given a sympathetic consideration.
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