The quandary of local people - Park relations in Nepal's Royal Chitwan National Park
Evaluating sustainability of Symplocos ramosissima harvest for herder huts: a case study near an upper-elevation village in Nepal
Socioeconomic view of deforestation and forest degradation in Nepal
Concern on deforestation and forest degradation has been raising exponentially for centuries, and a huge researches, initiatives and measures have been executing to lessen its environmental effect. Yet, little attention has given to the socioeconomic facet of deforestation and forest degradation. Therefore, this book, comprehend a new paradigm commence on socioeconomic perspective of deforestation and forest degradation in Nepal. Integration of GIS, RS and socioeconomic aspects are the key features in this book.
Socioeconomic Perspective of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Nepal
Deforestation and forest degradation are the major ecological problems in developing countries. It is a dynamic process which can be attributed to various socioeconomic and biophysical factors, resulting in the conversion of forest area into a mosaic of mature forest fragments, pasture and degraded habitat.
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) in Nepal: Exploring the Possibilities
This article argues that Nepal can benefit from the REDD mechanism by proactively acting to curb the rate of deforestation and forest degradation. Successful participation can bring biodiversity, ecological and economic benefits to the community as well as the country. Nevertheless, technical complexities in assessing the market, elite domination in contract negotiation and risk of ignoring the voices of forest‐dwelling communities pose serious threats to the success of the plan.