A mature forest acts as a reservoir, holding large volumes of carbon even if it is not experiencing net growth. Forest management can thus have an influence on carbon sequestration. Present estimates indicate that with appropriate policies the carbon pool in the terrestrial system could increase by up to 100 Gtc (Gigatones of Carbon) by the year 2050 compared to [...]
Designing wildlife corridors can be an arduous task. There is no set prescription on design parameters and adopting the right strategy depends on a multitude of factors which include species requirements, geographical setting, land availability, and human interference amongst other things. Literature in this area is scant and at best posits panoptic best practice guidelines. While there seems to be [...]
Himachal Pradesh is one of the top five tourist destinations (both domestic and international) in India with over 60 lakh tourists visiting the state every year, the number equaling its total population. Natural Environmental Treasures and the Popular Sites of Tourist Interest in Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh, a relatively small state in India nestled in the lap of the Himalaya, [...]