http://photo-documentary.com/details.php?image_id=7064 Almost 67% area in West Sikkim is covered by forest. Despite the rich variety, deforestation is considered a major setback in the region. Slash and burn agricultural practice, development of small towns and the creation of new tourist destination cause much damage in the forest. Thus the major challenge is to achieve a significant economic growth while keeping the nature intact.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:25:00 GMT http://photo-documentary.com/data/thumbnails/295/Wood_Cutter.jpg http://photo-documentary.com/details.php?image_id=7064