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Concept of natural resources
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Introduction
Dimensions of resources
Types of Resources
FOREST RESOURCES AND DEFORESTATION
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Forest and Rangeland Management
Status of Forest and Rangeland Resources
Forest Management
Action Plan for Forest Rangeland Management
Water, Mineral and climatic, and Livestock resources
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Water Resource Management
Why water policy?
Action Plan for Water Resource Management
Development status of irrigation
Present status of irrigation development
Terai surface irrigation
Economics of Irrigation in Nepal
Forms of irrigation
Estimation of water demand
Mineral Resources
Climate
Livestock Resources
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT CYCLE AND ITS USE OF MITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
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Project cycle
Different aspect of project preparation
PROJECT APPRAISAL CRITERIA
Sensitivity  Analysis of a project
Watershed degradation, Soil erosion and pollution
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Watershed Degradation
Soil erosion and pollution
Pollution
Species extinction and degradation of bio-diversity
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Introduction
Status of biodiversity in Nepal
Economic and other benefits from biodiversity conservation
Strategies for the Conservation of Biodiversity
Inland fisheries
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Fish culture
Importance of Fisheries
Natural and agricultural resource conservation strategies
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Action Plan for Land Management
Environmental economic policies and action plan in Nepal
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Introduction
Evolution of Environmental Policies in International Level
Evolution of Environmental policies of Nepal
Environment and population related policy, Plan and Programme Preparation and Implemented
Need for Environment Policy
Environmental Protection Council
G/N’s Environmental Policy
Nepal Environmental Policy and Action Plan (NEPAP)
International Context
National legislation on protecting resources
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Introduction
Decentralization and Participation in Resource Management
International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
World Wildlife fund for Nature (WWF)
Institutions involved in resource management
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Introduction
Natural Resource Management
Challenges in the Management of Specific Resources
Environmental amenities on valuation of non-traded goods
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Introduction
Environmental Aspect in Project Analysis
Types of Externality
Incorporating Externalities in the Cash Flow
Measurement of Externalities
Use of limited farm resources for economic management
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Introduction
Master Agriculture and Environmental Economics – Notes, Case Studies & Practical Insights – with Rahul Description

Watershed Degradation

  • Nepal has more than 6,000 rivers. It has been estimated that rivers of Nepal along with their tributaries cover about 8,200 km in length. The Gandaki, Koshi and Karnali rivers are the three rivers systems or main watersheds with numerous feeder streams. These rivers cover about 4,500 km.

 

  • Three major rivers flowing from Nepal provide important life support system to thousand of people. The lakes, glaciers, river and catchments areas are all not only rich in biodiversity but are linked with long range ecological security.
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