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Nepal is often thought of as a mountainous playground for the outdoor enthusiasts. The country is internationally renowned for being home to the tallest peak in the world, however it is somewhat unknown that Nepal was once also covered in dense jungle.
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30%Tragically only 30% of Nepal's original forest now remains.
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Sat in the middle of two giants, India and China, Nepal is steeped in culture and home to a rich tapestry of residents.
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81%81% of those residents rely solely on agriculture and forestry to survive. With dwindling resources this is causing a nationwide economic crisis, forcing many living in rural areas to migrate or live on barren lands.
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The problem of deforestation in Nepal is not one of outside exploitation. Instead the problem extends from acute and growing pressure on the land.
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Natives rely on trees for fuel, fodder, grazing, shelter and income but when land that once supported healthy regenerating forests is depleted, the locals have to move further afield to source these materials. And so the downwards environmental cycle continues.
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Deforestation in Nepal has left land barren for years, pushing wildlife into what retreating forests remain. 70 species are now on the endangered list including:
Asian Elephant Bengal Tiger Red Panda Snow Leopard Asian Water Buffalo |
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We plant our trees in Nepal through Eden Reforestation Projects, who have been planting here since 2015.
The projects in Nepal are spread across three distinct regions:
The Mountains - Nawalparasi
Located in the western region of Nepal, an area prone to landslides, the trees planted in this project help anchor the soil, protecting the villages from environmental disasters.
The Grasslands - Jhapa
Located along the South Eastern tip of Nepal, bordering India, we are supporting local villagers and community leaders to restore previously forested land in this now barren region.
The National Park - Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is home to some of Nepal's most endangered species. The last population of the One-Horned Asian Rhinoceros lives within its forests and it's one of the last hunting grounds for Bengal Tigers. Working with Eden Reforestation Projects and the National Park we are helping to create a reforested buffer zone - restoring, expanding and protecting vital animal habitat.
The Mountains - Nawalparasi
Located in the western region of Nepal, an area prone to landslides, the trees planted in this project help anchor the soil, protecting the villages from environmental disasters.
The Grasslands - Jhapa
Located along the South Eastern tip of Nepal, bordering India, we are supporting local villagers and community leaders to restore previously forested land in this now barren region.
The National Park - Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is home to some of Nepal's most endangered species. The last population of the One-Horned Asian Rhinoceros lives within its forests and it's one of the last hunting grounds for Bengal Tigers. Working with Eden Reforestation Projects and the National Park we are helping to create a reforested buffer zone - restoring, expanding and protecting vital animal habitat.
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There is even more encouraging news to share.
Where there was once a time when wildlife both big and small would grace the day to day lives of villagers,
it has long since been the case. With the creation of a barren landscape, the wildlife disappeared too.
In restoring forests as nature intended, biodiversity is returning once more.
Even the big boys, Elephants have returned to the planting sites in and near Jhapa,
leaving fresh tracks and other tell-tale deposits.
Where there was once a time when wildlife both big and small would grace the day to day lives of villagers,
it has long since been the case. With the creation of a barren landscape, the wildlife disappeared too.
In restoring forests as nature intended, biodiversity is returning once more.
Even the big boys, Elephants have returned to the planting sites in and near Jhapa,
leaving fresh tracks and other tell-tale deposits.
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