An evaluation study of impact of fuel efficient stove on juniper (Juniperus excelsa) tract, Balochistan [Pakistan]

Musakhe, M.Y. . Dept. of Botany; Jabbar, A.; Tareen, R.B.; Bazai, Z.A.

An evaluation study of impact of fuel efficient stove on juniper (Juniperus excelsa) tract, Balochistan [Pakistan]

2007

Musakhe, M.Y. (University of Balochistan, Quetta (Pakistan). Dept. of Botany) | Jabbar, A. (Balochistan Forest and Wildlife Dept., Quetta (Pakistan)) | Tareen, R.B. | Bazai, Z.A.

In the current evaluation study the impact assessment of Fuel Efficient Stove (FES) on the Juniper forest of Balochistan was investigated during the year 2003-2004. Fuel-efficient stove technology was introduced in the area during 1999-2000' with an aim to conserve the' national heritage (Juniper trees) from tire ash. Assessments were carried out with the forest users based on indicators identified by them. Substantial efficiency in fuel wood consumption decreased in all communities. The general findings revealed intra and inter diverse impacts are of FES user communities, but have been generally positive, in term of improved level and security of the forest and social life. Fuel-efficient stove retaining better and smoke free heat and workload of fuel wood collection reduced its burden on women of these communities, the general health and hygienic conditions improved. Nevertheless, impacts to date are below their potential level and the needs of rural households require more investigation to determine what further opportunities exist and how policy could be prepared for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

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