Traditional Practices and Environmental Conservation in Nepal

A set of vocabulary flashcards detailing traditional ecological knowledge, sustainable agricultural practices, and local conservation methods in Nepal.

Lakshmi

A Hindu deity for whom the cow is worshiped as an incarnation in Nepal.

Medicinal Plants

Natural resources such as Nirmasi, Panchaule, Jatamasi, Ghee Kumari, Bojo, and Harro used by local communities to treat various diseases and wounds.

Rotational Cropping (Revolving crop)

The practice of planting crops according to the season, such as paddy in summer and wheat in winter, to enrich soil and protect against pests and weeds.

Traditional Irrigation Canal

A water delivery system that allows water to penetrate the soil and recharge aquifers, maintaining the capacity of the water resource.

Pani ghatta

A traditional water mill driven by gravitational force used for grinding food grains like rice, wheat, pulses, and spices.

Diachronic observations

Long-term observations of the local environment accumulated through a series of generations, characteristic of indigenous knowledge.

Synchronic observations

Observations on which western science is often based, contrasting with the long-term diachronic observations of local communities.

Renewable Energy in Traditional Mills

Energy provided by gravitational force to drive water mills, which avoids air and noise pollution.

Swyambhu Environment Garden

A facility consisting of three primary components, including a museum and a nursery, representing historical resource-use practices.

Dolpa District

A district in Nepal mentioned in the context of community-based resource-management systems and traditional cultural beliefs regarding nature.