The high and mighty Himalayas: A biodiversity hotbed facing significant challenges
The biodiversity changes are most noticeable where the treeline gives way to alpine grasslands. During the course of our ...
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Scaling conservation of Himalayan plants and fungi through sustainable trade in Nepal's Himalayas
Nepal’s Himalayan forests, rich in biodiversity and home to numerous keystone species, are under threat. Overharvesting of wild plants and fungi, climate change, illegal trade, and inequitable supply ...
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The paradox of balancing conservation efforts for Himalayan wolves and snow leopards (commentary)
A Himalayan wolf in its natural habitat in ... The emphasis on a single species neglects the role of biodiversity in enhancing ecosystem resilience and maintaining ecological integrity.
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Shifting Cultivation in the Sacred Himalayan Landscape
KCA is a community managed area occupying 2,035 sq. km in Taplejung district in eastern Nepal. It is one of the biodiversity hotspots in Sacred Himalayan Landscape (SHL). KCA is endowed with beautiful ...
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An Instagram photo, three years of research: How ‘DiCaprio’s Himalayan snake’ was identified
“The scientists in this paper have uncovered a significant discovery in the biodiversity of the western ... underscores the uniqueness of the western Himalayan ecosystem and highlights its ...