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close this bookThe Himalayan Dilemma: Reconciling Development and Conservation (UNU, 1989, 295 pages)
close this folder4. Perceived pressures on the Himalayan forests and their role as environmental shield
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View the documentHow much fuelwood is consumed and how much biomass do the forests produce?
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View the documentFuelwood collection and the villagers' use of animal dung
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