The nexus between ecology of foraging and food security: cross-cultural perceptions of wild food plants in Kashmir Himalaya
Abstract Background Wild food plants (WFPs) play an important role in the traditional dietary
habits of various indigenous communities worldwide, particularly in mountainous regions …
habits of various indigenous communities worldwide, particularly in mountainous regions …
Spatiotemporal valuation of cultural and natural landscapes contributing to Pakistan's cultural ecosystem services
Cultural ecosystem services are the non-material benefits that people obtain from
ecosystems and these services are subject to tremendous anthropogenic and climatic …
ecosystems and these services are subject to tremendous anthropogenic and climatic …
Analysis of provisioning ecosystem services and perceptions of climate change for indigenous communities in the Western Himalayan Gurez Valley, Pakistan
Climate change is a significant threat to people living in mountainous regions. It is essential
to understand how montane communities currently depend especially on the provisioning …
to understand how montane communities currently depend especially on the provisioning …
Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used by the people of Lawat, District Neelum, Azad Jammu & Kshmir, Pakistan
Background: Wild Food Plants (WFPs) are a natural source of food in many rural
communities and potential source of local food security. However, over-harvesting and …
communities and potential source of local food security. However, over-harvesting and …
Indigenous wild plants and fungi traditionally used in folk medicine and functional food in District Neelum Azad Kashmir
Abstract Western Himalaya where District Neelum is situated is the most important source of
flora and fauna, which provides handy species for the local people. The purpose of the …
flora and fauna, which provides handy species for the local people. The purpose of the …
Exploration of traditional Ethno-gynaecological knowledge: advances to ethnobotanical studies from indigenous communities of Neelum Valley in the Himalayan …
The indigenous communities of the Kashmir region are exclusively dependent on medicinal
plants for the treatment of various gynecological disorders. Due to the remoteness and …
plants for the treatment of various gynecological disorders. Due to the remoteness and …
Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region
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 …
for rural communities. Being vital for meeting energy needs, fuelwood combustion is a …
The flood-drought syndrome and ecological degradation of the Indo-Gangetic Plains of South Asia
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The Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGPs), covering 70 million ha (172 million ac), span from the
Indus River in Pakistan to the Punjab Plains in India and Pakistan, to the Haryana Plains …
Indus River in Pakistan to the Punjab Plains in India and Pakistan, to the Haryana Plains …
Floristic configuration and ecological characteristics of plants of Koh-e-Safaid range, northern Pakistani-afghan borders
The floristic study carried out during 2015–2018 revealed that the flora of Koh-e-Safaid
Range comprised of 654 species, 401 genera from 116 families. Leading families were …
Range comprised of 654 species, 401 genera from 116 families. Leading families were …
From biodiversity hotspot to conservation hotspot: assessing distribution, population structure, associated flora and habitat geography of threatened Himalayan Yew in …
Abstract The Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana Zucc.) holds a pivotal role in the delicate
ecosystems of the moist temperate forests in the Himalayan region, boasting substantial …
ecosystems of the moist temperate forests in the Himalayan region, boasting substantial …