The Himalayas having the loftiest chain of mountains in the world is a single geographical feature that embrace 500,000 sq. km. in its confines and have a wide range of landuse types, varied forests, complex biogeographical history and a vast array of faunal and floral species. This book in its first part gives a critical analysis and an authentic picture of entire Himalayan scenario from interpretation of satellite imagery and aerial photographs. The study also ...