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Perceived Changes in Ecosystem Services in the Panchase Mountain Ecological Region, Nepal

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Title Perceived Changes in Ecosystem Services in the Panchase Mountain Ecological Region, Nepal
 
Creator Adhikari, S.
Baral, H.
Chitale, V.S.
Nitschke, C.R.
 
Subject climate change
ecosystem services
livelihoods
land use change
 
Description Ecosystem services (ES) are increasingly recognized as a means to facilitate adaption to environmental change. However, the provisions of ES are likely to be impacted by changes in climate and/or changes in land use. In developing countries, where people are typically dependent on these services for their livelihoods, these impacts are of concern; however, very little is known about the changes in provisioning of ES over time. In this study, we assess the perceived changes on ES in the Panchase Mountain Ecological Region of western Nepal. The study area accommodates three distinct ecoregions, ranging from lowland to upland ecosystems and communities. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used to collect information on how ES may have changed in the landscape over time. This approach was supported by transect walks, field observations, and secondary sources of information, such as climatic and remote sensing data. Perceived changes on ES in the study region include reduced availability of water, reduced food production, degradation of forest ecosystems, and changes in species compositions. These changes are thought to have impacted other ES, and, in turn, local livelihoods. Management actions that can help local communities foster ES are recommended.
 
Date 2019-01-14
2021-03-08T08:14:35Z
2021-03-08T08:14:35Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Adhikari, S., Baral, H., Chitale, V.S., Nitschke, C.R. 2019. Perceived Changes in Ecosystem Services in the Panchase Mountain Ecological Region, Nepal. Resources, 8 (1): 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/resources8010004
2079-9276
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111834
https://www.cifor.org/library/7128
https://doi.org/10.3390/resources8010004
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-4.0
Open Access
 
Publisher MDPI AG