Natural Resources and Environment Statistics
Natural resources and environment statistics presented in this chapter were obtained
from the Pollution Control Department, the Department of Ground Water Resources, Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment, the Royal Forest Department, the Royal Irrigation
Department and the Department of Land Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-
operatives.
Natural Resources
Its
statistics was contains data on soil, water, forestry and mineral
resources of which are being utilized by human. As utilization of certain natural resource would
have an effect on other resources, therefore, the natural resources should be ecologically
manged for sustainable development.
Environment
Its statistics contains data on changed climatic conditions, pollution such
as water, air, soil, etc. In general, everybody wishes to enjoy good environment, fresh air, good
food and clean water. In present situation, the fact that population has increased an advanced
technology together with have brought rapid change in environment.
