Publication Date

1993

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The effects of increased population and subsequent requirements for food, fuel and fodder in central Himalaya are apparent in the extent of degradation and failure of production systems. The pastoral systems of high altitude central Himalayan villages have come under severe stress owing to reduction in available fodder source's and changed social habits. With the objective of meeting both the needs of the sedentary population for fuel and fodder, and the nomadic pastoralists for grazing, a model silvipastoral system was established. The highlights of the model are the participation of local people, and planting of trees important for wood and fodder. Yields of grass have also been improved.

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A Himalayan Slivipastroral System: Will it Meet the People's Need?

The effects of increased population and subsequent requirements for food, fuel and fodder in central Himalaya are apparent in the extent of degradation and failure of production systems. The pastoral systems of high altitude central Himalayan villages have come under severe stress owing to reduction in available fodder source's and changed social habits. With the objective of meeting both the needs of the sedentary population for fuel and fodder, and the nomadic pastoralists for grazing, a model silvipastoral system was established. The highlights of the model are the participation of local people, and planting of trees important for wood and fodder. Yields of grass have also been improved.