Environmental Benefits of Nepalese Alder to Nepal
There are many environmental benefits to Nepal with the growth of Nepalese alder. Nepalese alder is very beneficial for farmers in the hillside regions of Nepal as it can control erosion due to its extensive lateral root system. A. Nepalensis can help to improved previously degraded lands through nitrogen fixation, and it can be used as a soil improver. Nutrients are cycled through the tree and can be found in the leaf litter on the group. Nutrients absorbed include nitrate, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. Nepalese alder is also used in some areas of Nepal for land reclamation, such as areas with low fertility in the soil and old mines (Agroforestry, 2009.)