Ecosystem services (ES) concept has gained global momentum as they hold immense
importance for human well-being. On the other hand, direct and indirect drivers of …

The current study was carried out to explore the characteristics of biomass briquettes
produced with different proportion of dry leaves, sawdust, and rice husk with starch as …

Among the many global drivers of ecosystem degradation, the long-term impact of livestock
settlements on vegetation patterns and composition, and is one of the greatest hurdles to …

Water is a basic resource for food and fuelwood production. In general, people in rural areas
of India consume carbohydrate rich staples with small amounts of animal foods. They mostly …

The utilization of fuelwood is a crucial energy source in the Himalayan region; however, it
poses a significant challenge to environmental sustainability due to the gradual …

Tigers continue to face unprecedented threats to their existence due to poaching, habitat
loss, habitat fragmentation and anthropogenic disturbances. The present study examines …

As pressure from a growing human population increases around the world, greater levels of
conflict between people and wildlife over shrinking available land may be inevitable. The …

Biomass and bioenergy are important for energy security in the rural areas of the developing
countries. The sustainability of using biomass for energy security and reducing carbon …

Although remarkable progress has been achieved in reducing hunger and poverty and
improving people's health in the past couple of decades, humanity still faces considerable …

Abstract Background In the Himalayan region, fuelwood serves as a critical energy source
for rural communities. Being vital for meeting energy needs, fuelwood combustion is a …