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In western Himalayas, tree-planting programmes threaten the livelihoods of pastoralists
Most varieties of trees planted by the forest department in the last 40 years have been unpalatable to livestock, say researchers. Jan 23, 2021 · 09:30 pm Plantations have made Gaddi livelihoods more vulnerable because the land is enclosed and their access routes blocked. | Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Large scale tree planting is being promoted worldwide to mitigate the impacts of climate change and increase forest cover. However, afforestation projects can displace pastoralists and threaten their livelihoods. The disappearance of pastoralists and their animals can also lead to further degradation and environmental damage in these areas.