Envg.745 MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT (3 C.H)
Origin/geology/geography/hydrology/meterology/ecosystem of Himalayan region, importance/significance of Himalayan, eco-stress around Himalayan, Himalayan regions of the world, causes of environmental issues/challenges associated with Himalayan (deforestation, glacier outburst, diversion of lakes, blockade formation because of land sliding, flash floods, soil erosion, siltation of reservoirs, hill road construction, mining activities, tourism, socio-economic problems), factors affecting the environment of Himalayan region (hydrology, topography, soil erodibility, soil transportability, soil surface cover, incorporated residue, residual land use, subsurface effects, tillage, roughness, tillage marks), re-habilitation of Himalayan region (field techniques), on-going Himalayan conservation projects, other future projects to preserve Himalayan ecosystem for sustainable development in Himalayan region.
Books Recommended:- Methods and materials in soil conservation by Manual, A., 2008. Food and Agriculture Organization.
- Ecology and environment in the Himalayas by Gulia, A., 2007. Gyan Publishing House-Indian.
- Himalayan environment conservation by Sharma, B. D., 2002. Anmol Publications PVT-LTD. India.
- The Himalayan environment issues and challenges by Puran, C, P., 1998. Daya Publications House. India.
- Himalayas, ecology and environment by Chadha, S., 1988. Mittal Publications House. India.