Lumbini province in western Nepal is probably best known as the birthplace of the Buddha. This book describes the natural history of the area, discussing climate, birdlife, conservation, tourism, and its people and communities.
Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Climate of Lumbini
3. Lumbini as an important wildlife habitat
4. Research and awareness on natural history
5. Peoples and communities
6. Tourism in Lumbini
7. Will this bird Shangri-La be lost soon? Threats and challenges of saving Lumbini Farmscape
Conservation
Management recommendations
References
Lumbini farmscape-based conservation NGOs
Appendix: Birds