Climate Change And Glacial Retreat In The Himalaya: Implications For Soil And Plant Development

Authors

  • Janita Gurung Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Science, Kathmandu University
  • Roshan M Bajracharya Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Science, Kathmandu University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6055

Keywords:

climate change, deglaciation, Himalaya, plant succession, soil development.

Abstract

While there is abundant literature on Himalayan glaciations and glaciers, including glacier retreat, there is limited information on soil development and plant succession in deglaciated Himalayan terrain. This paper reviews current knowledge on soil development and plant succession in deglaciated environments around the world. Implications of plant succession in deglaciated environments, particularly as Himalayan glaciers shrink due to climate change, are discussed. Understanding the effects of climate change on Himalayan soil and vegetation dynamics is crucial for assessing impacts on mountain livelihoods, as well as for implementing effective conservation strategies.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6055

KUSET 2012; 8(1): 153-163

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Gurung, J., & Bajracharya, R. M. (2012). Climate Change And Glacial Retreat In The Himalaya: Implications For Soil And Plant Development. Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 8(1), 153–163. https://doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v8i1.6055

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2012)

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Review Articles

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