Deforestation in Nepal
Conversion of forest to non-forest for human use in Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Deforestation in Nepal has always been a serious issue, which has a severe effect on the lives of poor people.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] In the past, Nepal was a widely forested nation. However now with the requirement for the extension of rural areas, migration of hills people to the plains, the developing regional interest for timber, and the local residents dependence on firewood as the essential source of energy, less than 30% of the nation's forest cover remains. Due to the continuous deforestation in Nepal, many people and creatures are dying. Around 70 percent of the people in Nepal work in agriculture, even if it is difficult to farm in the prevailing unfavourable weather conditions.