Livestock grazing and Natural Resource Management in Kumaon hills

ISBN-13: 9783848408269 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str.

Tanmay Samajdar; Sanjay Kumar; Amitava Dey

Opis

The grazing has been considered to be one of the several factors leading to natural resource degradation in mountain ecosystem. This study was taken up to document the natural resource scenario, grazing scenario, sources of feed and fodder and KAP of farmers in two clusters of villages in two block of Nainital district. The information was collected through Participatory Rural Appraisal and secondary sources. It was found that the livestock-keepers are greatly dependent on the natural resources to fulfill the growing human and livestock requirements. They are equally interested, as per the PRA-findings, to increase the productivity of natural resources. But, no alternative is available for them than to exploit the natural resources to meet their household requirement. Moreover, they do not have adequate knowledge about the natural resource management. Therefore, the farmers need to be educated and trained on various aspects of natural resource management. Here lies the role of different Government and Non Government Organizations. As their attitude is favourable towards natural resource management, it is easier to change their practices leading to restoration of natural resources.

O autorze

Dr. Tanmay Samajdar did his PhD in Veterinary Extension Education from Indian Veterinary Research Institute in 2003. Presently he is working as Programme Coordinator in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region.He is the author of one book, one book chapter, several research and popular articles.