Mountain Livelihoods in Upper Humla, Nepal: An Appraisal of the Contributions of Non Timber Forest Products - Couverture souple

Roy, Rabindra

 
9783843363747: Mountain Livelihoods in Upper Humla, Nepal: An Appraisal of the Contributions of Non Timber Forest Products
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3843363749 ISBN 13 : 9783843363747
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Humla is a remote and mountainous district situated in the north-west corner of Nepal, bordering with China. Humlis belong to the Chhetri-Thakuri, and Dalits social groups of the Indo-Aryan language group and to the Lama social group of the Tibeto-Burman language group. The objective of the research is to assess the contribution of NTFPs to the overall livelihood of upper Humla, and to explore ways of how this contribution could further be improved. In Humla, agriculture is the major livelihood activity. Agricultural production, however, is not enough to feed family members. Thus, livelihood is supplemented with trading and employment as off-farm income generation activities. Food deficits were found to differ between the social groups. In order to overcome food deficit, wild edible plants were consumed with daily meals whereas medicinal plants were used for primary health care at household whenever necessary and also for trading to make money. The fallow and unproductive Lek agricultural lands could be used to cultivate economically valuable NTFPs species. In Humla, accessibility of markets is, however, a limiting factor for the trading of NTFPs species.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Humla is a remote and mountainous district situated in the north-west corner of Nepal, bordering with China. Humlis belong to the Chhetri-Thakuri, and Dalits social groups of the Indo-Aryan language group and to the Lama social group of the Tibeto-Burman language group. The objective of the research is to assess the contribution of NTFPs to the overall livelihood of upper Humla, and to explore ways of how this contribution could further be improved. In Humla, agriculture is the major livelihood activity. Agricultural production, however, is not enough to feed family members. Thus, livelihood is supplemented with trading and employment as off-farm income generation activities. Food deficits were found to differ between the social groups. In order to overcome food deficit, wild edible plants were consumed with daily meals whereas medicinal plants were used for primary health care at household whenever necessary and also for trading to make money. The fallow and unproductive Lek agricultural lands could be used to cultivate economically valuable NTFPs species. In Humla, accessibility of markets is, however, a limiting factor for the trading of NTFPs species.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr.Roy has completed his PhD from AIT, Thailand.He served at Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation/GoN for more than a decade as a Forester.Presently, he is working as a freelance professional.He has interest on working for vulnerable people for the betterment of their livelihoods in the face of climate change. Photography is his passion.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3843363749
ISBN 13 
9783843363747
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
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