Agroforestry Systems for Resource Conservation and Livelihood Security in Lower Himalayas

Panwar, P. (Author)/ Tiwari, A. K. (Author)/ Dadhwal, K. S. (Author)

ISBN 10: 9381450218 / ISBN 13: 9789381450215

Published by MP–NPA New India Publishing Agency – NIPA, 2012

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312 pages. 6.00x0.75x9.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Agroforestry Systems for Resource Conservation and Livelihood Security in Lower Himalayas
• Publisher: MP NPA New India Publishing Agency NIPA
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9381450218
• ISBN 13: 9789381450215
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.68 kilograms

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Synopsis

Shivalik ranges cover an area of about 2.14 million ha in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana States of north-west India. Over exploitation of the resources in the region had lead to soil erosion resulting in the rise of riverbeds, siltation of tanks, reservoirs and other natural water bodies. Soil erosion greater than 80 t ha-1 yr-1 have been recorded from denuded hills at places. More than 70 per cent people of the region are dependent on agriculture, however, only 18 per cent of the cultivated area is irrigated. Agroforestry where tree and crops are integrated with each other had been recommended worldwide to check soil erosion and simultaneously achieve production goals. Adoption of scientifically proven agroforestry systems in Shivaliks can reverse the degradation and improve the economic status of the farmers of the region. Extensive research had been done till date on role of agroforestry in resource conservation and livelihood security in the region. The book is an attempt to compile the available knowledge on the subject. There are 20 chapters in the book covering various topics relating agroforestry systems with soil and water conservation, livelihood security, slope protection through mechanical and vegetative measures, fertility build up, mine spoil rehabilitation, bamboos, climate change and carbon sequestration.