The Himalayas: A climate change laboratory

Chauhan, Harsh Kumar; Gallacher, David J.; Bhatt, Arvind; Bisht, Anil Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2023.100814

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“…The Himalayan area spans a distance of around 2,400 kilometres and traverses eight nations, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Myanmar [1]. India's total geographical area occupied by the Himalayas has been approximately calculated as 18%.…”

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NTFP Contribution in Livelihood of Rural Area of Western Himalayan Region of Himachal Pradesh.

Thapa,

Singh

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Non-timber forest goods (NTFPs) refer to the various goods obtained from plants and animals inside forest ecosystems, which possess tangible values that are often not accounted for in a nation’s fiscal records. Throughout the course of human history, these items have been utilized for a diverse range of reasons, including but not limited to sustenance, animal feed, textile production, traditional medicine, agricultural resources, household goods, construction materials, and similar applications. These products are often intertwined with several traditional beliefs and cultural practices. The current investigation was conducted in three districts within the Himachal Pradesh region of northern India, with the aim of comprehending the significance of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the everyday livelihoods of rural communities residing in the Himalayan area. A total of 700 participants were surveyed using a prepared questionnaire.

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NTFP Contribution in Livelihood of Rural Area of Western Himalayan Region of Himachal Pradesh.

Thapa,

Singh

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…The Himalayan region covers approximately 2,400 km and passes through eight countries which are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Myanmar [1]. It occupies about 18% of India's total geographical area.…”

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Forest Biodiversity and Livelihood of Tribal People in North Western Himalaya with Special Reference to Himachal Pradesh, India

Kumar,

Gupta

2023

IJPSS

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Forests are the treasures gifted to mankind since time immemorial. In Vedic era, the indigenous communities had a huge repository of knowledge pertaining to the utilization of plants and they relied on this vital comprehension for the welfare of society. This authentic knowledge of plants is vanishing among the people over the period of time due to growth and development in various human civilizations. Presently, the people living in close contact with nature aloof from the latest technologies, facilities and gadgets could practically experience the connect with the flora and fauna of the region. The tribal communities have been a part of forests for centuries, together possessing immense knowledge about the biodiversity of an area. They not only know the usage and importance of each item of forest produce including trees, herbs and shrubs but also are aware of the side effects of excess usage of a medicinal plant. Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are important component of subsistence and livelihood of tribal communities living in and near forests. This is of particular significance in the state of Himachal Pradesh having 27.73% of geographical area under forest cover and predominantly inhabited by tribal people. The tribes of Himachal Pradesh generally have their abode in the upper and middle level of the hills. Forest products particularly the NTFPs can provide a sustainable economic boost to millions of people, especially, tribals living in and around forests of North Western Himalayan ranges, by using existing forest resources. Hence, the present study highlights the dependence of rural and tribal communities on forests and forest products in North Western Himalayan region.

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Spatial characterization of forest ecosystem services and human-induced complexities in Himalayan biodiversity hotspot area

Gupta,

Gwal,

Singh

2023

Environ Monit Assess

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The Himalayas: A climate change laboratory

Cited by 8 publications

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NTFP Contribution in Livelihood of Rural Area of Western Himalayan Region of Himachal Pradesh.

NTFP Contribution in Livelihood of Rural Area of Western Himalayan Region of Himachal Pradesh.

Forest Biodiversity and Livelihood of Tribal People in North Western Himalaya with Special Reference to Himachal Pradesh, India

Spatial characterization of forest ecosystem services and human-induced complexities in Himalayan biodiversity hotspot area

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