Table 1 Major characteristics of the study area
From: Diversity of use and local knowledge of wild edible plant resources in Nepal
District | Village(s) | Nearest Trade Centers | Climate and Physiography [from [28]] | Ecoregions and Vegetation [from [29]] | Major Ethnic Group(s) | Major Occupations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bardiya (Mid-western development region) | Khata, Bagnaha, Bipatpur, Dhodari, Dhanoura, Neulapur, Suryapatuwa, Amarpur | Gulariya, Rajapur, Nepalgunj | Subtropical Monsoon Climate, Terai and Siwalik | Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands, Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests | Tharu, Magar, migrated Bramin and Chettri | Agriculture, labor work in nearby cities and India, public service |
Dang (Mid-western development region) | Chaite, Machchital, Singe, Laththahawa, Kohali | Lamahi, Ghorahi | Subtropical Monsoon Climate, Terai and Siwalik | Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands, Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests | Bramin, Chettri | Agriculture, labor work in nearby cities and India, public service |
Kailali (Far-western development region) | Shankarpur, Gounahiya | Dhangadi, Gauriphanta (India) | Subtropical Monsoon Climate, Terai and Siwalik | Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands, Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests | Tharu, Raji | Agriculture, labor work in nearby cities and India |
Makwanpur (Central development region) | Twanrakhola | Hetauda, Birjung, Narayanghat | Subtropical-Temperate Monsoon Climate, Siwalik and Mid-Hills | Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands, Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests, Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forest | Bankariya | WEP harvesting, labor work in the nearby village and city |
Tanahun (Western development region) | Patan, Jamune, Toonipul, Geruwatar, Bhimad | Damauli, Bhimad, Pokhara, Narayanghat | Subtropical- Temperate Monsoon Climate, Mid-Hills | Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, Himalayan subtropical pine forests | Magar, Chettri | Agriculture, labor work in nearby cities and India, public service |