Drying of Springs in the Himalayan Region of Nepal: Perspectives of Local Government Leaders on Causes, Consequences, and Conservation Efforts

Spring water plays a crucial role in sustaining life in the Himalayas. Yet these vital water sources are drying as a result of natural and anthropogenic factors. In July and August 2020, we conducted phone interviews with leaders from 300 local government units across Nepal to identify the status of...

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Main Authors: Bhumika Thapa, Chiranjibi Bhattarai, Ngamindra Dahal, Sushma Tiwari, Dean Jacobsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mountain Society 2023-11-01
Series:Mountain Research and Development
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Online Access:https://bioone.org/doi/10.1659/mrd.2023.00007