Abstract
Women roles in Himalayas put women in direct contact with natural resources such as forests, water, land and wildlife. They utilize and conserve these resources to supply basic needs for their families. Therefore conservation of natural resources in rural areas cannot be done without the involvement and training of women. They need to be educated on the values, management and sustainability of natural resources as alternative sources of livelihood. But to have success, they must only be appreciated as invisible land managers, but must benefit from relevant incentives in their cultural roles. This paper examines the roles of women in natural resource conservation, since their traditional activities bring them into daily interaction with natural resources, their impacts, attitudes and belief on the management, exploitation and sustainability of natural resource is critical for resource use and sustainability.
Highlights
Himachal Pradesh is located in the western Himalayas
Since their traditional activities bring them into daily interaction with natural resources, their impacts, attitudes and belief on the management, exploitation and sustainability of natural resource is critical for resource use and sustainability
Public participatory appraisal: The involvement of interested and affected parties in these researches is crucial if the findings will be used to influence their way of life or any policy related to natural resource use
Summary
Himachal Pradesh is located in the western Himalayas. The greater Himalayas, the middle Himalayas, shivalik hills and Dhuladshar hills traverse the state. The terrain of Himachal Pradesh is highly varied, with hills, snow- clad lofty mountains, and valleys carved by glaciers and rivers. Within this diversified terrain are three parallel physiographic regions of the Himalayan mountain system. To the north of the shivalik are the lesser (or lower) .Himalayas which rise to about 15,200 feet. Within this region are the spectular snow-capped Dhauladhar and Pir panjal ranges. Farthest north are the great Himalayas (Himadri) and Zaskar mountains, which tower over the other ranges of this region from heights reaching more than 22,000 feet.
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