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, the Royal Forest
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 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.
