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Thematic Report of May: Biodiversity |
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by Deepak Subedi | 22-06-2019 00:59
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Biodiversity of Nepal Biodiversity refers to those all living things in land, water and in air of a particular place. Also, it is the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems. Nepal is a small country landlock country in south Asia, having India in south, east and west and china in north. Nepal is of roughly trapezoidal shape, 800 kilometers (500 mi) long and 200 kilometers (120 mi) wide, with an area of 147,181 km2(56,827 sq. mi). Nepal is commonly divided into three physiographic areas: Himal, Pahad and terai. These ecological belts run east–west and are vertically intersected by Nepal's major, north to south flowing river systems. Although being a small country it is very rich in biodiversity, Nepal occupies about 0.1 per cent of the global area, but harbors 3.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent of the world's known flora and fauna, respectively. About 4.5 per cent of the world's known mammals, 9.3 per cent birds, 5.1 per cent gymnosperms and 8.2 per cent bryophytes are reported in Nepal. I feel amaze because of diversity of biodiversity in such a small country and also it makes me proud. Due to lack of sufficient research we are not able to do detail study in many creatures. There are many flora and fauna, only found in Nepal. Local community and Nepal government combinedly working together to conserve and protect all the resources that we have. Nepal is famous in One horn rhino, tiger and other mammals and birds. Due to rich in biodiversity yearly many tourists visit here. Biodiversity is aiding in national economy of Nepal. Our national biodiversity is providing a lot of things, we have to and must conserve our resources. According to IUCN Nepal consist of 20 protected areas including 10 National parks, 3 wildlife reserves, 1 hunting reserve, and 6 conservation areas. 23.2% of the total land area of Nepal is protected 5 physiographic zones, including High Himal (23%), High Mountains (19%), Middle Mountains (29%), Siwalik (15%) and Terai (14%) 10 Ramsar sites (4 in the High Himal, 2 in the Middle Mountain and 4 in Terai region) 44.7% of the country is forested 4.5% of mammals (208 species) are found in Nepal 118 identified ecosystem types (38 in High Himal, 52 in high hills and Middle Mountain, and 28 in Siwalik-Chure and plain/ Terai), of which 80 ecosystem types are in protected areas 9.3% of birds (874 species) are found in Nepal 4% of butterfly species are found in Nepal 2.7% of flowering plants are found in Nepal 1.6% of reptiles¡¯ species are found in Nepal 10 World Heritage Sites are in Nepal, of which two are natural and eight are cultural World Heritage Sites 68% of the energy in Nepal comes from fuel wood 1% of amphibians and fresh water species are found in Nepal 18,133 community forest user groups are managing 1,700,048 hectares of forest |
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7 Comments
Greetings Deepak
I hope you are doing well!
Thank you so much for this report!
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Hema
Posted 22-03-2020 10:57
Greetings deepak
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report.
I hope to read more from you.
Keep up with great works
Green cheers
Regards
Basanta
Posted 16-03-2020 03:59
Hi Deepak,
Thank you for writing this report about Biodiversity of Nepal, and through your report I was able to know that Nepal is rich in biodiversity in terms of animals and plants. I really enjoyed reading your report. But please try to submit your report on time next time! :) Thanks.
Louis Mentor
Posted 02-07-2019 00:39
Hello deepak bro
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about thematic report on biodiversity
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 29-06-2019 13:35
Hello Deepak
Thank you for your thorough report on the biodiversity of Nepal. You are right. Even though the area of Nepal is small, Nepal has enormous variety of plants and animals. Plus, the statistical information you have provided makes your report look professional and more interesting! Keep up the good work!
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 25-06-2019 02:28
Hy Deepak !!
A great piece of article.
Loved the way you presented your ideas in a simple and effective language.
Biodiversity in Nepal is a true paradise but I am concerned about increasing pollution.
Couldn??t agree better.
Thank You.
Posted 22-06-2019 21:00
Hey there Deepak!
Wow, Nepal is greatly populated with species of different backgrounds. I can relate to the one hored rhino because we too have that here and it is one of the major species being threatened by poaching.
The knowledge you shared about the river systems, major and minor mammals and other species is impressive. And I do hope conservation practices a being rolled out to protect these species.
Thank you so so much for sharing your information! It's good to see you back on the Platform Deepak! )
With gratitude,
Rosa
Posted 22-06-2019 01:40