Rural Himalaya Ecology and Urban Ecosystem

The Himalayan ecology and the ecosystems of the urban centers are in the spotlight today. An imbalance in the environment a resulted in glacial recessions, cloud bursts and floods causing massive devastation. This has caused much concern amongst the ecologists and environmentalists. The forest cover is reducing not only in Indian side of Himalaya, but in Bhutan, and Nepal also. This book deals with the problems besetting the Himalayan reviver systems, various mountain ranges, major passes, receding glaciers, pastures, and glacial lakes in regions like Pir Panjal. Dhaula Dhar, Siwalik, Zanskar, Ladakh and East Karakoram ranges. The book also discusses the people and tribes living in distinct ecosystems at various altitudes ranging from Tibet, Nepal, J & K to Kumaon. It also deals with the Himalaya?s fragile ecosystem in active seismic zone. The book provides a comprehensive study of the subject to a serious student.