Fuelwood is one of the major sources of energy in the domestic sector across the rural areas,especially in the developing regions across the world.The Northeastern Himalayan state of Manipur is dominated by the tribal...Fuelwood is one of the major sources of energy in the domestic sector across the rural areas,especially in the developing regions across the world.The Northeastern Himalayan state of Manipur is dominated by the tribal population that largely depends on fuelwood from the nearby forest area.The entire dependence on forests for energy resources is affecting the sustainability of the forest ecosystem in the region,thus indicating the livelihood conditions.Since land-use land-cover change is the key driver to the change in resource availability of a region,the present study has tried to analyze the landcover changes over a period 28 years.The second major component affecting resource availability is the increasing population pressure that leads to changes in the land dynamics,which directly affect the resource production.Based on the existing consumption pattern,the total consumption of fuelwood in the watershed ranges from a rrrinimum of 289.992 tons/year to a maximum of 3545.719 tons/year with an average of 1561.956 tons/year in the year 2009 and simulated fuelwood consumption for the year 2021 is around 1469.260 tons/year.Nine different probable scenarios of resource are proposed to calculate the stress value that can be used by the policy-makers and planners for suitable policy implementation at the micro level with a complex social system.展开更多
Accelerated soil erosion by water is a critical problem in Ethiopia,where population is rapidly growing and extensive farming systems are very common with no or less preventive measures.The study aimed to evaluate eff...Accelerated soil erosion by water is a critical problem in Ethiopia,where population is rapidly growing and extensive farming systems are very common with no or less preventive measures.The study aimed to evaluate effects of conservation structures (terraces) in reducing the magnitude of rill erosion by using rill survey technique at cultivated field scales in relation to crop type and location in hill slope direction of the fields in the Beribere micro-watershed (catchment),northwest Ethiopia.The study assessed factors accelerating rill erosion in the micro-watershed.Rill erosion in the terraced fields was reduced by 53.5%as compared to the non-terraced control fields.In the terraced areas,terracing damage is the main contributing factor to soil loss due to rills.In the non-terraced fields,entering of high erosive runoff from uphill areas and damage of drainage ditches were observed as the principal accelerating factors for initiation and development of rill erosion,whereas these processes had insignificant effect on rill erosion in the terraced fields.Moreover,rill erosion shows spatial differences in terms of crop covers and location in hill slope direction of the study site.Hence,there should be adequate criteria for effective communication between farmers and extension staff to design site-specific erosion control practices for addressing the problem.The study verifies that rill surveying is a significant method to pragmatic assessment of the effectiveness of terracing practices in controlling soil erosion by water.展开更多
The Andean region of Ecuador is characterized by extreme poverty caused by low agricultural productivity, limited off-farm opportunities, and lack of access to markets. Poverty is related to degradation of natural res...The Andean region of Ecuador is characterized by extreme poverty caused by low agricultural productivity, limited off-farm opportunities, and lack of access to markets. Poverty is related to degradation of natural resources as lagging agricultural productivity leads to incursions into fragile areas and use of erosive farming techniques on steeply sloped hillsides. Food production in fragile areas degrades soil and water resources, contributes to deforestation and loss of biodiversity, and reduces productive potential over time. This article discusses an agricultural development project designed to reduce the long-term downward development spiral in a watershed in Bolivar, Ecuador. The applied research program began with analysis of the state of soil resources, water, and biodiversity in the Chimbo sub-watershed. This information was used to design a plan with the input of local stakeholders to introduce environmentally friendly farming practices, soil and water conservation techniques, and various institutional innovations to promote resource conservation. This adaptive management program has been a solid success. This article describes the project, the challenges it faced, and how the process of adaptive management led to consensus among stakeholders about the appropriateness of sustainable management practices. We show how implementation of enhanced management practices contribute to reduced environmental vulnerability and improved welfare.展开更多
基金the financial assistance of Educational Development of North East Region Unit,Indira Gandhi National Open University,India,to conduct the research
文摘Fuelwood is one of the major sources of energy in the domestic sector across the rural areas,especially in the developing regions across the world.The Northeastern Himalayan state of Manipur is dominated by the tribal population that largely depends on fuelwood from the nearby forest area.The entire dependence on forests for energy resources is affecting the sustainability of the forest ecosystem in the region,thus indicating the livelihood conditions.Since land-use land-cover change is the key driver to the change in resource availability of a region,the present study has tried to analyze the landcover changes over a period 28 years.The second major component affecting resource availability is the increasing population pressure that leads to changes in the land dynamics,which directly affect the resource production.Based on the existing consumption pattern,the total consumption of fuelwood in the watershed ranges from a rrrinimum of 289.992 tons/year to a maximum of 3545.719 tons/year with an average of 1561.956 tons/year in the year 2009 and simulated fuelwood consumption for the year 2021 is around 1469.260 tons/year.Nine different probable scenarios of resource are proposed to calculate the stress value that can be used by the policy-makers and planners for suitable policy implementation at the micro level with a complex social system.
文摘Accelerated soil erosion by water is a critical problem in Ethiopia,where population is rapidly growing and extensive farming systems are very common with no or less preventive measures.The study aimed to evaluate effects of conservation structures (terraces) in reducing the magnitude of rill erosion by using rill survey technique at cultivated field scales in relation to crop type and location in hill slope direction of the fields in the Beribere micro-watershed (catchment),northwest Ethiopia.The study assessed factors accelerating rill erosion in the micro-watershed.Rill erosion in the terraced fields was reduced by 53.5%as compared to the non-terraced control fields.In the terraced areas,terracing damage is the main contributing factor to soil loss due to rills.In the non-terraced fields,entering of high erosive runoff from uphill areas and damage of drainage ditches were observed as the principal accelerating factors for initiation and development of rill erosion,whereas these processes had insignificant effect on rill erosion in the terraced fields.Moreover,rill erosion shows spatial differences in terms of crop covers and location in hill slope direction of the study site.Hence,there should be adequate criteria for effective communication between farmers and extension staff to design site-specific erosion control practices for addressing the problem.The study verifies that rill surveying is a significant method to pragmatic assessment of the effectiveness of terracing practices in controlling soil erosion by water.
文摘The Andean region of Ecuador is characterized by extreme poverty caused by low agricultural productivity, limited off-farm opportunities, and lack of access to markets. Poverty is related to degradation of natural resources as lagging agricultural productivity leads to incursions into fragile areas and use of erosive farming techniques on steeply sloped hillsides. Food production in fragile areas degrades soil and water resources, contributes to deforestation and loss of biodiversity, and reduces productive potential over time. This article discusses an agricultural development project designed to reduce the long-term downward development spiral in a watershed in Bolivar, Ecuador. The applied research program began with analysis of the state of soil resources, water, and biodiversity in the Chimbo sub-watershed. This information was used to design a plan with the input of local stakeholders to introduce environmentally friendly farming practices, soil and water conservation techniques, and various institutional innovations to promote resource conservation. This adaptive management program has been a solid success. This article describes the project, the challenges it faced, and how the process of adaptive management led to consensus among stakeholders about the appropriateness of sustainable management practices. We show how implementation of enhanced management practices contribute to reduced environmental vulnerability and improved welfare.
