Social Impact of Farmland Abandonment and Its Eco-Environmental Vulnerability in the High Mountain Region of Nepal: A Case Study of Dordi River Basin | |
Chaudhary, Suresh1,2,3,4; Wang, Yukuan1,3![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
2018 | |
Source Publication | SUSTAINABILITY
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EISSN | 2071-1050 |
Volume | 10Issue:7Pages:19 |
Subtype | Article |
Abstract | The abandonment of farmland is a phenomenon that shows the deterioration of the physical and social landscape. It is widespread across the mountainous region of Nepal and is expected to further increase in the future. The aim of this study is to: (i) determine the driving factors of farmland abandonment; (ii) discuss its impact on social systems in terms of social networks, relations, practices; and (iii) assess the eco-environmental vulnerability of abandoned farmlands in the high mountain region of Nepal. The authors apply household surveys, focus group discussions and in-depth key informant interviews to visualize the social landscape and changes therein, thus establishing an existing history of mountain societies, social systems and management practices. Moreover, Google Earth Images and Low Height Remote Sensing Survey (UAV) are also used to observe geomorphic processes and the modification of the abandoned farmland and its characteristics. The Multivariate Linear Regression (MLR) model is run using SPSS revealing eight variables; mountain road accessibility, farm distance from residence, household size, household head age, landowner's living place, ownership of farmland, salary and business and remittances are major factors determining the process of farmland abandonment in the region. Farmers' social practices such as (i) an indigenous labor exchange system "Parma," (ii) a traditionally managed irrigation system, (iii) a drinking water supply system, (iv) social practices, rituals, festive events, (v) an indigenous governance system, practices and some existing infrastructures (schools, banks, health, post, temples and more) are going to disappear as a process of abandonment. The decline in individual as well as social participation in land management practices have increased exotic vegetation and soil loss processes, modifying the physical characteristics of abandoned farmlands. Thus, this knowledge is vital for understanding appropriate social processes, natural resources and environmental management. |
Keyword | Farmland Abandonment Social Practices Farmland Degradation Mountain Region Nepal |
DOI | 10.3390/su10072331 |
Indexed By | SCI |
WOS Keyword | Agricultural Land Abandonment ; Ecosystem Responses ; Climate-change ; Landscapes ; Conservation ; Vegetation ; Europe ; Determinants ; Watersheds ; Management |
Language | 英语 |
Quartile | 4区 |
Funding Project | 135 Strategic Program of the Institute of Mountain Hazard and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences[SDS-135-1703] ; Chinese Academy of Sciences-theWorld Academy of Sciences (CAS-TWAS) Presidents Fellowship program for international PhD |
TOP | 否 |
WOS Research Area | Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
WOS Subject | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Environmental Sciences ; Environmental Studies |
WOS ID | WOS:000440947600222 |
Funding Organization | 135 Strategic Program of the Institute of Mountain Hazard and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences ; Chinese Academy of Sciences-theWorld Academy of Sciences (CAS-TWAS) Presidents Fellowship program for international PhD |
Publisher | MDPI |
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Document Type | 期刊论文 |
Identifier | http://ir.imde.ac.cn/handle/131551/23775 |
Collection | 山区发展研究中心 |
Corresponding Author | Chaudhary, Suresh; Wang, Yukuan |
Affiliation | 1.Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Mt Hazards & Environm, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, Peoples R China 2.UCAS, Beijing 100049, Peoples R China 3.Wanzhou Key Reg Ecol & Environm Monitoring Stn Th, Wanzhou 404020, Peoples R China 4.Natl Soc Earthquake Technology Nepal, POB 13667, Kathmandu Lalitpur, Nepal 5.Tribhuvan Univ, Cent Dept Geog, Univ Campus,POB 44613, Kirtipur, Nepal |
First Author Affilication | 中国科学院水利部成都山地灾害与环境研究所 |
Corresponding Author Affilication | 中国科学院水利部成都山地灾害与环境研究所 |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Chaudhary, Suresh,Wang, Yukuan,Khanal, Narendra Raj,et al. Social Impact of Farmland Abandonment and Its Eco-Environmental Vulnerability in the High Mountain Region of Nepal: A Case Study of Dordi River Basin[J]. SUSTAINABILITY,2018,10(7):19. |
APA | Chaudhary, Suresh.,Wang, Yukuan.,Khanal, Narendra Raj.,Xu, Pei.,Fu, Bin.,...&Lu, Yafeng.(2018).Social Impact of Farmland Abandonment and Its Eco-Environmental Vulnerability in the High Mountain Region of Nepal: A Case Study of Dordi River Basin.SUSTAINABILITY,10(7),19. |
MLA | Chaudhary, Suresh,et al."Social Impact of Farmland Abandonment and Its Eco-Environmental Vulnerability in the High Mountain Region of Nepal: A Case Study of Dordi River Basin".SUSTAINABILITY 10.7(2018):19. |
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