Terai Region Nepal Flashcards
What is the Terai Region Nepal?
This is a subtropical wetland ecosystem at the foot of the Himalayas.
Inhabitants include rare animals such as the sloth bear, Bengal tiger, and Indian rhinoceros.
What are the conflicts?
Conflicts
• The land is very fertile and is used for producing many crops. Agriculture is gradually encroaching on the land. Farmers have been draining it, which leads to erosion and then flooding occurs.
• Poverty and corruption means that unregulated logging, hunting, and agriculture are taking place.
What are the solutions?
Solutions
• Several national parks have been designated within the ecosystem to provide space for conservation and preservation.
• National parks and tourism provide income for local people, deterring unauthorised use of the land.
