DefinePK

Abstract

ABSTRACT This high dependence on fuel wood for domestic energy in Pakistan and a majority of population especially in the rural areas depends upon it. The estimates of annual demand are very high and most of it is met from tree grown on farmlands and wastelands; government forests contributing only a small proportion of wood energy. The price of fuel wood has risen continuously over the years due to acute scarcity of the resources. This situation is expected to continue in near future. In order to plan for future fuel wood supplies, data base should be developed through periodic surveys throughout the country. Further, there may be increasing pressure in coming years for conservative use of fuel wood through adopting of ancient cookstoves and its replacement with more ancient and economic fuels to improve environment.