EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

17-23 April 2023

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 Bhutan Slopes

Terraced Agricultural Slopes
Punakha, Bhutan

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  Welcome to west central Kingdom of Bhutan!  Here we encounter remarkable terraced agricultural slopes, likely created many generations ago.  

Here grows rice and other substantial grains and foods in this most challenging land. 

Bhutan averages 8000 feet (2400 m) above sea level, and working these steep, high-elevation slopes is only for the hearty.

  

Next week's picture:  Pelicans Afloat, Part 1

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