IUCN Nepal

The Begnas and Rupa lake watershed area, situated in the mid-hills of Nepal, is exceptionally rich in flora and fauna, and has significant tourist value. The ecology is critically threatened by increasing human intervention. This document responds to the current needs for the preservation of this watershed area, and includes 19 major conservation Action Plans.

Pokhara Valley is a major tourist centre in Nepal and houses 3 magnificent lakes : Phewa, Begnas and Rupa. This publication is a outcome of the National Conservation Strategy Implemenmtation Project and presents 23 conservation strategies and plans to address the environmental degradation of Phewa lake and its immediate watershed area.

Investigates and documents the land use systems, vegetation, wildlife and limnology of the Nepal's Begnas and Rupa watersheds. The study identifies the various types of land use in the watershed area and ascertains the government policies that influence land use. It also proposes land-use systems for the watershed area

This publication covers the aspects of crocodile conservation in Nepal, such as the range and status of Nepal's gharial and mugger species, causes for their decline, history of crocodile conservation in Nepal, including the captive breeding programme, and IUCN's Crocodile Conservation Project. It also covers crocodile research and training, releases and present stock, and strategy and management options for Nepal. A set of recommendations are also given.