Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides): A Multipurpose Species For Ecological And Economic Balance In Higher Himalayan Region Andola Harish C.1, Gairaola Keshav Chandra2, Purohit Vijay Kant2,*, Chauhan Rajendra Singh3 1Department of Natural Resource Management, Doon University, Dehradun-248 197, Uttarakhand, India 2High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre, H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar Garhwal, 246 174 - Uttarakhand, India 3Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali (VCSG) College of Horticulture, Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar-246 123, Pauri, Uttarakhand, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: vijaykantpurohit@rediffmail.com
Online published on 24 November, 2014. Abstract The Higher Himalayan region is well known for rich and diverse natural bio-resources. In order to utilize and conserve such natural resources, it is important that resources can be harnessed efficiently to meet the requirement of local peoples. The policy makers need to develop a holistic sustainable developmental planning for ecological and economic development without ignoring the potential of natural bio-resources. They also insure wide in-situ production and development of elite source through due emphasis on genetic improvement, mass scale propagation, plantation, awareness, proper utilization and sustainable harvesting with economic and ecological potentials. Top Keywords Higher Himalayan Region, Natural Bio-resource, Sustainable development, Policy, Elite source, Genetic improvement, Conservation. Top |