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Impact of these features on local ecosystem and human activities:
i) The presence of confers, shrubs and other tree species suited for the regions
ii) Agricultural activities suited for farming - horticulture crops such as apples, cherries. Crops such as kesar in farewas of Kashmir and lavender.
iii) Animal rearing - practice of transhumance by communities such as Gaddis and Bakarwals.
iv) Influence on architecture: stone and wood houses that are sturdy. Flat houses observed in some areas.
v) Economy mostly based on agriculture and tourism due to beautiful scenery. Adventure tourism, trekking.
Changing glacial landforms and associated human activities:
Due to climate change and increased frequency and intensity of disasters
(eg) Kedarnath floods 2013.
Declining snowfall in the region
(eg) 2024 saw low snowfall in winter months.
Pressure on pristine environment and unplanned, insufficient construction:
(eg) Inshallah land subsidence.
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Conclusion
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- Comprehensive listing of human adaptations across economic, social, and architectural sectors
- Mentions specific communities (Gaddis, Bakarwals) and their practices
- Connects geographical features to livelihood patterns
Aditya Agarwal
Himalayan Regions and Ecosystems
Impact of geographical features on human activities
Local ecosystem and human adaptations in mountain regions
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