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The Bengal Duars region is located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya and characterized by unique physiography, climate, and rich biodiversity. Alongside, the region is also a cultural hub of indigenous people. The region has experienced a long evolutionary history and environmental change from the pre-colonial to the Independence period. The rules and controls over this region specifically on forest resources have changed over time. In this chapter, an effort has been made to explore the identity and evolution of the region and to describe physical as well as socio-economic characteristics of it.
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Sam, K., Chakma, N. (2021). The Bengal Duars: A Foothill Landscape of the Eastern Himalaya. In: Climate Change in the Forest of Bengal Duars. SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73866-2_2
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