Himalayan Alpine Plants, Climate Change, and Ethnobotany
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- Dr. Robbie Hart studies Himalayan alpine plants to understand climate change impacts.
- Himalayan alpine plants are responding to climate change at twice the global average rate.
- Hart's research combines ecological monitoring with Indigenous traditional knowledge.
- Findings show increased species richness but potential loss of endemic Himalayan flora.
- Local communities report disruptions in plant availability despite ecological data showing increases.
- Research informs both global climate policy and local adaptation strategies in Nepal.
- Himalayan alpine zones span Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
- Traditional ecological knowledge challenges and complements scientific findings.
- Climate adaptation strategies include cultivating medicinal plants and adjusting harvest practices.
- The study highlights the cultural and ecological significance of Himalayan alpine plants.