Adaptation to Climate Change Vulnerability by Forests in India
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i9/148712Keywords:
Adaptation, Climate Change, Forests, India, Vulnerability.Abstract
Forests in India are subjected to non-climatic sources of vulnerability such as cattle grazing, manmade fire and forestland encroachment. Additionally, climatic changes are expected to modify the vulnerability of forests over the 21st century. Under the scenario, this study avails of the current knowledge on forest responses and forestry practices that can help to evolve 'no-regret' adaptation measures. Distinct adaptation strategies would be necessary for the three forest conditions found in India i.e., undisturbed natural forests, disturbed natural forests and plantation forests, owing to the difference in their composition, structure and anthropogenic disturbances. Implementing planned adaptation is an urgency, as adaptive measures require time to establish, and delay in action would limit the options and escalate the cost of adaptation. Parternership of local communities in the management of forests is vital for the success of adaptation actions.References
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