Land Cover Change and Its Eco-environmental Responses in Nepal
Author | : Ainong Li |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 477 |
Release | : 2017-08-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811028908 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811028907 |
Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book offers a systematic investigation of the ecological and environmental issues related to the land cover changes in Nepal by researchers from both China and Nepal. It discusses the eco-environmental issues faced by Nepal, particularly in the hills and mountain regions. It also sheds light on the global concerns regarding the eco-environment issues of mountains, and analyzes the various causes and potential consequences of eco-environmental degradation in Nepal. The book is of particular interest to students, researchers, experts, and decision-makers wanting to gain a general overview of land cover in Nepal and its dynamics, environment and natural resources, as well as mountain hazards.