Natural Resources And Their Management In Garhwal Himalayas: A Case Study

Natural resources are very important for the livelihood and sustenance of the people and the economic development of the mountain region of the Garhwal Himalayas. During the past few decades, depletion of natural resources all over the world in general and poor countries including mountain areas in particular, has increased in alarming rate. Natural Resources and their management in Garhwal Himalayas is a comprehensive examination of mountain environment and conservation and management of natural resources. It covers important issues such as forest resource management, water resource management, wildlife resource management,agro resource management and mineral resource management