The towers have acquired a champion in the adventurous person of Frederique Darragon, who
The towers have acquired a champion in the adventurous person of Frederique Darragon, who became a dedicated amateur archaeologist as she delved into the mystery surrounding the origins of these remarkable structures.
- http://www.stonefoundation.org/stonexus/snx7issue/startowers .pdf
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The rugged hinter lands of Western Sichuan province, between central China and the Tibetan
The rugged hinter lands of Western Sichuan province, between central China and the Tibetan Autonomous Region, an area known as the Tribal Corridor, were at one time dotted with thousands of lofty stone towers cunningly designed, skillfully constructed, remarkable in form and scale, and mysterious in origin. A few hundred of them still stand scattered amongst an indigenous populace largely ignorant of their history, indifferent to their presence and often detrimental to their well-being. Until recently that is.
- http://www.stonefoundation.org/stonexus/snx7issue/startowers .pdf.
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Article 5 of the Constitution of Bhutan
Environment
1. Every Bhutanese is a trustee of
Article 5 of the Constitution of Bhutan
Environment
1. Every Bhutanese is a trustee of the Kingdom's natural resources and environment for the benefit of the present and future generations and it is the fundamental duty of every citizen to contribute to the protection of the natural environment, conservation of the rich biodiversity and prevention of all forms of ecological degradation including noise, visual and physical pollution through the adoption of environment friendly practices and ethos.
2. The Royal Government shall:
(a) Protect, conserve and improve the pristine environment and safeguard the biodiversity of the country;
(b) Prevent pollution and ecological degradation;
(c) Secure ecologically balanced sustainable development while promoting justifiable economic and social development; and
(d) Ensure a safe and healthy environment.
3. The Government shall ensure that, in order to conserve the country's natural resources and to prevent degradation of the fragile mountain ecosystem, a minimum of sixty percent of Bhutan's total land shall be maintained under forest cover for all time.
4. Parliament may, in order to ensure sustainable use of natural resources, enact environmental legislation and implement environmental standards and instruments based on the precautionary principle, polluter pay principle, maintenance of intergenerational equity, and reaffirm the sovereign rights of the State over its own biological resources.
5. Parliament may, by law, declare any part of the country to be a National Park, Wildlife Reserve, Nature Reserve, Protected Forest, Biosphere Reserve, Critical Watershed and such other categories meriting protection.
Other Links:
National Environment Protection Act 2007 http://www.nec.gov.bt/legislation/NEPA%20_ENG.pdf
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Mineral resources in Bhutan include limestone, dolomite, and coal. Limestone and dolomite
Mineral resources in Bhutan include limestone, dolomite, and coal. Limestone and dolomite are mined in southwestern Bhutan; coal is extracted in the southeast. Forests cover 68 percent of Bhutan's total land area. Most of the forests are located in the Middle Himalayan ranges and foothills of central and eastern Bhutan. Vegetation varies with altitude, slope, moisture, and drainage. Deciduous woodlands are found in the south, mixed forests in central Bhutan, and coniferous forests in the north.
- Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008
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In Bhutan, differences in altitude, exposure to sunlight, and rain-bearing winds result in
In Bhutan, differences in altitude, exposure to sunlight, and rain-bearing winds result in intricate variations in climate. The northern interior has bitterly cold winters and cool, temperate summers; the southern foothills and the Duars, less than 160 km (100 mi) away, have a humid, tropical climate all year. In the capital, Thimphu, in west central Bhutan, average temperatures range from about -4°C (25°F) to about 16°C (61°F) in January and from about 15°C (59°F) to about 26°C (79°F) in July, during the monsoon season. The average annual precipitation is about 650 mm (about 25 in), with most of it falling between June and September.
- Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008
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The Great Himalayas radiate southward into central Bhutan, creating the Middle Himalayan z
The Great Himalayas radiate southward into central Bhutan, creating the Middle Himalayan zone. The Middle Himalayas enclose fertile valleys lying at elevations between about 1,500 and 2,800 m (about 4,900 and 9,200 ft). These are relatively broad and flat valleys, with moderate rainfall and a temperate climate; they are well populated and cultivated.
South of the Middle Himalayan valleys and foothills lies the Duars, which is a plain 8 to 13 km (5 to 8 mi) wide. Here rivers flowing to the south have cut deep gorges into the mountains that rise sharply from the narrow plain. The rainfall is heavy and the hillsides are covered with thick vegetation.
- Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2008
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