Payment for Ecosystem Services
Shivaraj Thapa
Broschiertes Buch

Payment for Ecosystem Services

A case study from Phewa lake, Pokhara

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Tourism is one of the major sources of income in Pokhara valley. Phewa Lake and the catchments of the lake in western Nepal provide different ecosystem services. The lake provides irrigation for farmlands downstream, supports fish farming, and is a popular religious and recreational site for domestic and international tourists. Despite the high importance of the lake, not enough attention is paid to its protection. The size and water holding capacity of the lake is decreasing in an alarming rate due to heavy sedimentation from the upper catchments. This book aims to explore opportunities and c...