RECHAM Consultancy

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Natural Resources and Watershed Management

We are concerned with the conservation, protection, and long-term use of natural resources, particularly water and land.

With the goal of preserving and protecting the environment through services that encourage the sustainable use of natural resources and safeguarding the health and well-being of ecosystems and the communities that rely on them.

The management of natural resources, especially water, is the key to sustainable development and the preservation of our planet for future generations.

Forest Resources of Nepal

Nepal’s forests play an essential part in the country’s economy and society, offering a variety of critical commodities and services that support local populations’ lives and contribute to the country’s overall growth.

Our clients are frequently astonished by the alternatives we provide to them; we present intriguing new enterprises by thinking outside the box:

      1. Green infrastructure
      2. Community-based management
      3. Innovative water treatment
      4. Integrated watershed management
      5. Watershed restoration
      6. Conservation finance
      7. Climate-smart conservation
      8. Nature-based solutions

Research beyond the business plan

Watershed management and planning is a thorough process that involves a number of stages and actions to identify, analyze, and manage water resources within a specified geographic region known as a watershed. The method generally involves the following steps:

      1. Watershed characterization: The first stage is to define and map the watershed’s boundaries, as well as collect information about the area’s physical, chemical, and biological properties, such as terrain, soil types, vegetation, and hydrology.
      2. Watershed assessment includes gathering and evaluating data on the present state and management of the watershed, such as water quality, land use, and human activities that may be impacting the watershed.
      3. Development of a watershed management plan: Based on the evaluation, a management plan with objectives and methods to solve the challenges identified in the assessment phase is created.
      4. Detailed design: The detailed design phase entails the creation of particular plans, drawings, and specifications for putting the management strategy into action. This includes the creation of policies and processes for managing the watershed, as well as the construction of buildings and other physical elements.
      5. Implementation and monitoring: The next phase is to put the management strategy into action, which includes building any required structures and putting rules and procedures in place. The management strategy will be monitored and evaluated to determine its efficacy.

Identifying, analyzing, and implementing solutions to prevent or mitigate soil erosion caused by natural and human activities is part of the process of designing erosion control measures. Erosion control techniques are usually meant to safeguard erodible slopes, canals, and other locations. The following steps are commonly included in the process of planning erosion control measures:

    1. Site evaluation: A site assessment is performed to identify regions prone to erosion, such as slopes, channels, and other characteristics.

    2. Identifying the causes of erosion: Determine the reasons of erosion on the site, such as severe rainfall, inadequate drainage, human activities, or a combination of these.

    3. Selection of erosion control methods: After assessing the site and identifying the erosion causes, effective erosion control techniques may be chosen. Soil stabilization, vegetation cover, sediment management, drainage enhancement, and erosion-resistant building are some popular techniques.

    4. Design and specifications: For the specified erosion control methods, a full design, including specifications, drawings, and cost estimates, is developed.

    5. Implementation: The erosion control measures are put in place, with the assistance of contractors or other specialists as necessary.

    6. Maintenance and monitoring: Regular maintenance and monitoring of the erosion control measures are done to ensure they are working properly and to make any necessary adjustments.

The study of the flow, distribution, and quality of water in relation to agricultural productivity is known as agricultural hydrology. It seeks to comprehend the water cycle and its interactions with soil, plants, and other agricultural ecosystem components. Agricultural hydrology is concerned with the following topics:

  1. Irrigation is the study of crop water demands, as well as the design and management of irrigation systems to satisfy these needs.

  2. Drainage: The study of water movement through soil, as well as the design and management of drainage systems to reduce waterlogging and soil salinization.

  3. Soil and water conservation: The study of soil and water resource conservation and management, including the use of terracing, contour farming, and other strategies to prevent erosion and promote water retention in the soil.

  4. Water quality: The investigation of the quality of irrigation water and the effects of irrigation on water quality in rivers, lakes, and aquifers.

  5. Climate change: The investigation of the effects of climate change on agricultural water resources, as well as adaptive techniques to offset these effects.

  6. Watershed management is the study of water resource management within a specific geographic area known as a watershed and its influence on agricultural productivity.

We investigate the link between weather and climate, as well as their effects on agriculture. It seeks to comprehend how weather and climate influence crop growth, development, and yield, as well as how agricultural techniques may be modified to accommodate changing weather and climatic circumstances. Concentrating on the following areas:

    1. Agroclimatology is the study of climate and crop growth and development, including the effects of temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and other meteorological factors on crop growth and production.

    2. Weather forecasting: The prediction of weather patterns such as temperature and precipitation that can affect agricultural growth and development.

    3. Climate change: The investigation of the effects of climate change on agriculture, such as changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, as well as the development of adaptation measures to offset these effects.

    4. Agrometeorological services: The providing of weather and climatic information to farmers and other agricultural stakeholders to assist them in making educated decisions regarding crop management, irrigation, and other agricultural operations.

    5. Agro-hydrological modeling is the use of mathematical models to mimic the interactions of weather, climate, soil, and plants in order to forecast crop growth, development, and yield.

    6. Remote sensing is the study of crop health, production, and water utilization using satellite and aerial photography.

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