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Eco(logical /nomic) efficiencies of agroecosystem, wildlife role,
and impact of tourism in an interface of food production system and
livelihood were viewed in a mid-Himalayan landscape of east Nepal.
20 tree species in forest, maize and potato mix cropping in
agroecosystem. Manual labour and farmyard manure energy input
source. Natural resource poor area higher energy efficiency ratio
compared to resource rich area. 10 earthworm species from 4
families 8 endemic and 2 exotics reported. Local food production
sufficient to support about 60% of the households at satisfactory
level. Total 97 bird species observed 20 Common and 3 Occasional.
Grain and insect-eaters are in majority. Forest have high mammalian
diversity, serve habitat corridor for 3 more nature reserves.
Cultivation areas lying across the corridor lose 25% of the produce
through depredation. Site is of ecotourism importance. Communicable
indicators, e.g, decrease in epiphyte density in forests, and shift
to cash crops in agroecosystems show declining carrying capacity.
Campsite and water availability can support the tourist flow,
however, food production is insufficient.
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