Автор: Tshewang Ugyen, Tobias Michael Charles, Morrison Jane Gray Название: Bhutan: Conservation and Environmental Protection in the Himalayas ISBN: 3030578267 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030578268 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Located in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan practices the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (“GNH”) that embraces environmental conservation as one of the main building blocks for its sustainable development goals. Bhutan’s conservation strategies and success are largely driven by the strong political will and visionary leadership of His Majesty the King of Bhutan The nation’s Buddhist perspectives regarding a deep and abiding respect for nature; and the strategic enforcement of a wide-ranging stringent set of internal regulations and controls have helped ensure ecological gold standards in Bhutan. Moreover, the country is an active member of the international conservation community by fulfilling its implementation of various Multilateral Environment Agreements. While it emerged into the 21st century as one of the 36 global terrestrial “hotspots” in biological diversity conservation ranks, Bhutan’s sheer commitment with more than 51% of its territory being managed under the explicit status of a protected area network, and more than 70% of the land under forest cover, represents Bhutan’s exemplary dedication to protect the planet despite its smallness in size and economy, and the biological fragility exemplified by its hotspot situation. In the face of imminent severe threats of global warming, Bhutan nonetheless exemplifies the truth that “a small country with a big conservation commitment” can make an enormous contribution to the global community. At the regional level, Bhutan is intent upon protecting the Water Towers of Asia (that glacial expanse of the Himalayas) which is a critical resource bulwark for about one-fifth of the global population downstream in South Asia. Such protections invariably help mitigate climate change by acting as a nation-wide carbon sink through its carbon neutral policies. In short, Bhutan has long represented one of the world’s foremost national guardians of biodiversity conservation, ecological good governance, and societal sustainability at a period when the world has entered the Anthropocene – an epoch of mass extinctions. We envision this publication to be ecologically and ethically provocative and revealing for the concerned scientific communities, and governments. Through an extensive review of the scientific and anthropological literature, as well as the research team's own data, the Author's have set forth timely recommendations for conservation policies, strategies and actions. This book provides technical and deeply considered assessments of the state of Bhutan’s environment, its multiple, human-induced stressors and pressures; as well as extremely sound, practical techniques that would address conservation strategies in the Himalayas and, by implication, worldwide.
Описание: A look at the range of close relationships between humans and wild and domesticated animals in the Himalayas.
Автор: Tshewang Ugyen, Tobias Michael Charles, Morrison Jane Gray Название: Bhutan: Conservation and Environmental Protection in the Himalayas ISBN: 3030578232 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030578237 Издательство: Springer Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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FOREWORD by Dr Lotay Tshering, Prime Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan
PREFACE byH.E. Lyonpo Yeshey Penjore, Honourable Minister for Agriculture and Forest, Royal Government of Bhutan
CHAPTER 1: STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN BHUTAN
Abstract 1
Overview of Bhutan 1
Ecological Zones & Climatic Features 4
Land Use in Bhutan 5
Source: FRMD/DOFPS 10
Conservation Efforts & Protected Area Systems 10
Conservation Laws and Policies 13
Assessment of Non-Protected Areas 14
Sustainable Forest Management Plans in Non-protected Area 15
Scientific Forest Management 16
Community Forest Empowerment 16
Non-Wood Forest Product (NWFP) Management 17
Plantation and Reforestation Programs 18
Keystone species and Conservation Areas 18
Foot Notes 18
Annexure 1.1 Classification and Characteristics of Vegetation Zones in Bhutan (Grierson & Long, 1983, see 19) 22
Annexure 1.2 Description of Classification of Land Cover Class and Sub-Class in Bhutan (See 20) 25
CHAPTER 2: DRIVERS AND PRESSURE ON THE STATE OF ENVIRONMENT IN BHUTAN
Описание: This book showcases how the eco-geological creativity of the earth is integrally woven into the landforms, cultures, and cosmovisions of modern Himalayan communities, featuring case studies from Bhutan, Assam, Sikkim, Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sino-Indian borderlands.
Автор: Bailey Название: Languages of the Northern Himalayas ISBN: 1108063772 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108063777 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This pioneering work on the dialects of the northern Himalayas by Thomas Grahame Bailey (1872-1942) was initially printed in individual parts in India between 1902 and 1906, then collected and published by the Royal Asiatic Society in London in 1908. It includes valuable notes on grammar, vocabulary and philology.
Автор: Panigrahi, Devendra Nath Название: The Himalayas and India-China Relations ISBN: 0367177137 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367177133 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6430.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The book analyses China`s rise to power. With the Himalayas as a common entity between India and China, the book delineates differing world views of the two nations strategic culture, defence mechanisms and architecture.
Описание: Inhabiting a secluded valley, the Apa Tanis remained virtually unknown to the outside world until 1944-45 when the author spent several months in their villages, studying their way of life.
Автор: Hussain Название: Fruits Grown in Highland Regions of the Himalayas ISBN: 3030755045 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030755041 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 19564.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book discusses different fruit crops and provides first-hand information on the nutritional composition of commercially important, as well as unexplored fruits, which are grown in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Автор: Fewkes, Jacqueline H. Sijapati, Megan Adamson Название: Muslim communities and cultures of the himalayas ISBN: 0367673312 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367673314 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book chronicles individual perspectives and specific iterations of Muslim community, practice, and experience in the Himalayan region to bring into scholarly conversation the presence of varying Muslim cultures in the Himalaya.
Название: Bird migration across the himalayas ISBN: 1107114713 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107114715 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 14731.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is the first reference work on migratory birds in the Himalayan region. Demonstrating satellite telemetry data on the bird`s exact migratory paths, illustrating the different strategies used to cope with an extremely high mountain barrier, the authors also discuss appropriate measures for the long-term survival of this unique migration system.
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