Common Property Resources Synergy and Perspectives of Sustainable Management in Garurganga Watershed, Indian Central Himalaya

Abstract

Keeping in view the pivotal role of common property resources in hill farming system an effort was made to review the ongoing resources management of three major Common property resources (land, water and forest) in the representative villages of Bhetagad- Garur Ganga watershed, Indian central Himalayas. Based on field experiences and review of the resources synergy, it is strongly advocated that the management and conservation of common property resources must be framed, implemented and evaluated in the light of area specific needs, socio- economic characteristics, bio-physical attributes and the influence of external forces. Thus it is urgently required that the management of common property resources could be ensured by maintaining harmony between man and nature.