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Himalayan Alpine Dynamics Research Initiative

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The Himalayan Alpine Dynamics Research Initiative (HIMADRI) involves a set of pristine sites set aside and monitored to observe the migration of plant species due to climate change.[1] Established in 2013, the program has taken care of gap in Indian Himalaya monitoring.

History

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The idea to monitor alpine plant communities was first discussed in 1996 during a workshop in Kathmandu. Scientists began running experiments in alpine habitats to determine what a good sample method might be. In 2001, GLORIA-Europe was launched. This initial project, with 18 sites in 13 different European nations, was a way to test out the idea before going worldwide. Since the spring of 2004, GLORIA has been expanding into other regions of the world. However, Indian Himalaya remained a gap which is being filled through HIMADRI network.

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References

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  1. ^ "Kashmir communications ban hits key climate studies". The Third Pole. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-01.