Changing Narratives of the Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in the Himalayan Region

Changing Narratives of the Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in the Himalayan Region

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  •   Michael Richards   International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, GPO Box. 3226. Kathmandu
  •   Rajankotru   International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, GPO Box. 3226. Kathmandu
  •   Bhaskar Singh Karky   International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, GPO Box. 3226. Kathmandu
  •   Nabin Bhattarai   International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, GPO Box. 3226. Kathmandu

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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i9/148726

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2019-09-30

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Richards, M., Rajankotru, ., Karky, B. S., & Bhattarai, N. (2019). Changing Narratives of the Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in the Himalayan Region. Indian Forester, 145(9), 900–903. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i9/148726

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