Mongabay · Climate & nature

Nepal's High-Altitude Wildernesses Under Threat

Human encroachment is rapidly encroaching on Nepal's high-altitude wildernesses like Limi Valley, threatening wildlife and biodiversity. Urgent formal protection is needed.

Herders are bringing sheep, goats, and dogs into remote areas, causing overgrazing and disease spread, impacting wildlife such as wild yaks and snow leopards.

Climate change adds to the pressure, with increasing geological instability affecting the region. Limi Valley is experiencing significant changes.

The valley is a vital transboundary corridor for diverse wildlife, including wild yaks and threatened species.

Commercial herding damages fragile flora, and unsupervised dogs disturb wildlife and spread disease.

Increased livestock leads to conflict with wildlife, resulting in retaliatory killings of predators.

Visiting herders lack local stewardship, contributing to degradation and illegal activities. Climate events further destabilize the area.

Declining wildlife populations signal a critical situation. Formal protection, community stewardship, and sustainable management are crucial.

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