Trekking to save the treeline

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The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has been in operation since 1986, trying to ameliorate the impact of a growing population and increasing tourist traffic on this remote region of Nepal. ACAP has been educating the local populace in using more efficient methods of heating, forestry and other resource use. Trekkers are also being targetted for the amount of waste they generate and the energy resources they use. Funding comes from external sources and fees on tourists. ACAP plans to expand to other areas over the next five years.

Environmental associations, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Annapurna

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The high life

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The Sherpa people of Khumbu, Nepal, who live at the gateway to Mount Everest, have benefited greatly from their proximity to the mountain as their skills as guides are greatly sought after by climbers. Edmund Hillary relied on them for his historic 1953 ascent with the result being the creation of the Sir Edmund Hillary Himalayan Trust which helped fund the construction of a hospital and school, as well as helping maintain the historic Thyangboche Monastery and providing help in preserving traditional Sherpa practices.

Social aspects, Behavior, Influence, Mountain life, Mount Everest Expedition, 1953, Sherpas, Hillary, Edmund

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Techno trekking

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New gear for communications, recording data and providing information on location are aiding the work of geographers in the field. Communications advances include the Psion Data Gold modem and the Nera Worldphone satellite receiver. Toshiba makes the best laptop computers for recording information. The Hitachi Weathercam is a weatherproof camcorder, and Nikon cameras have a good reputation for use in rough conditions. Handheld Global Positioning System receivers provide accurate data on location.

Purchasing, Equipment and supplies, Telecommunications equipment, Design and construction, Geographers, Laptop computers, Communications equipment, Global Positioning System (Navigational aid)

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