Authors: Matthews S. A.; Shivakoti G. P.; Chhetri N.

Source: Society and Natural Resources, Volume 13, Number 8, 1 December 2000 , pp. 763-775(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

In this article we report on preliminary observations from an ongoing longitudinal study of the reciprocal relations between population and environmental factors in Western Chitwan, Nepal (a recently deforested, settled, and cultivated area). We discuss population forces associated with environmental change, focusing on forest utilization and flora biodiversity in an area where many residents rely on local forest resources. Our work draws on data gathered from multiple methods including interviews, land-use mapping, and environmental surveys. We find some evidence of population and land-use change influencing forest utilization and diversity in the forested areas surrounding Western Chitwan.

Keywords: LAND; USE; POPULATION; WESTERN; CHITWAN; NEPAL

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2000-12-01

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