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Book (stand-alone)Forests and landslides
The role of trees and forests in the prevention of landslides and rehabilitation of landslides-affected areas in Asia. Second edition
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No results found.In recent years, a number of devastating landslides in Asia have resulted in major tragedies and enormous destruction. Considerable economic losses have also been sustained due to the profusion of smaller landslide events throughout the region. Current rural development trends and predictions of more extreme weather events will increase the probability of such disasters in the future if efforts to prevent landslides are not stepped up. Better understanding of the roles that trees and forests pla y in preventing landslides and rehabilitating landslide-affected areas will be critical for a safer, greener and more prosperous future. This publication outlines the extent to which sound management of forests and tree planting can reduce the incidence of landslides and how forestation can assist in land rehabilitation and stabilization after landslides have occurred. It aims to bridge the gap between science and policy-making to improve management of sloping land both in Asia and elsewhere in the world. -
DocumentCommunity based landslide treatment in Nepal 2013
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No results found.Community-based integrated methods for landslide treatment to reduce the impacts of landslides on settlements and agricultural lands. -
ProjectLandslide Prevention and Stabilization of Slopes in the Most Earthquake-Affected Districts of Nepal - TCP/NEP/3601 2020
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No results found.On 25 April 2015, a devastating earthquake hit Nepal, withthe epicentre in Gorkha District. This was followed byhundreds of aftershocks of differing magnitude, includingthat of 12 May 2015, with its epicentre in Dolakha District,which shook the hills, triggering a number of landslidesand creating cracks that affected agricultural land andlivelihood infrastructures, in particular irrigation, watersupply schemes, roads, trails and buildings. This, in turn,affected the food security of the earthquake-affectedfamilies. The monsoon that followed the earthquakeexacerbated the problem of slope instability in theseshaken hills, further worsening the situation.The project worked towards the rehabilitation oflivelihood infrastructure in order to support thelivelihoods of earthquake-affected households. This wasthe most urgent need for the communities most seriouslyaffected by the earthquake.
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