Mongolia

Vegetation in Mongolia There are 845 species of medicinal plants over 1,000 species of fodder plants, 173 species of food plants, 64 species of technical plants, 489 species of ornamental plants and 195 species of all kinds of significant plants in Mongolia.

Vegetation in Mongolia Goyo plants taste like a cross between an unripe banana and celery. But beware, many say these plants are poisonous and a favorite haunt of the Mongolian death worm!

Vegetation in Mongolia The wild onion comes close to top of the deserts browse plants. Used for both medicine and food, it's crucial in spring for helping revive winter-starved herds. Nomads assert that it's this plant which gives fermented camel milk its hazelnut undertone.

Wildlife in Mongolia Mammals Mongolia has a number of large mammals, including gray wolves and Siberian ibex , as well as more endangered species such as the wild Bactrian camel, the snow leopard , the Gobi bear, the takhi and the Asiatic wild ass

Wildlife in Mongolia Birds a great white egret The bird species in Mongolia include several that are very large; six species of cranes present account for half the numbers in the world. There are 22 endangered species of birds including hawks, falcons, buzzards, cranes and owls.

Wildlife in Mongolia Aquatic life Yellow perch The rivers and lakes of Mongolia are reported to have 76 species of fish, including trout, grayling the Arctic grayling and the Mongolian grayling can be widely found in Mongolian rivers, roach, lenok , Siberian sturgeon, pike, perch

Environmental issues in Mongolia -Rapid growth of urban areas and industry have polluted water and air. -Burning soft coal in power plants and factories in Ulaanbaatar have polluted air.

Environmental issues in Mongolia -Rapid rise of private herds of livestock cause overgrazing and desertification. -Converting grassland to agriculture land increased soil erosion. -Mining activities can cause problems.

Natural Hazards in Mongolia -Dust storms can occur in spring, and grassland fires are common in the dry season.

Agriculture in Mongolia Mongolia has a very little arable land and limited fresh water resources. Much of its area is grassland with mountains. Crops grown include wheat , barley , vegetables and forage crops and livestock harding includes sheep , goats , cattle , camels and horses.

Forestry Mongolia's vast forests (15 million hectares) are utilized for timber, hunting, and fur-bearing animals. In 1984 a Mongolian source stated that the forestry sector accounted for about one-sixth of gross national product (GNP). Until December 1987, exploitation of these resources was supervised by the Forestry and Hunting Economy Section of the Ministry of Forestry and Woodworking. In that month this section was integrated into the new Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Fishing Mongolia's lakes and rivers teem with freshwater fish. Mongolia has developed a small-scale fishing industry, to export canned fish. Little information was available on the types and the quantities of fish processed for export, but in 1986, the total fish catch was 400 metric tons in live weight.

Minerals Industry Minerals represent more than 80% of Mongolia's exports, a proportion expected to eventually rise to 95%. About 3,000 mining license have been issued . Mining is continuing to rise as a major industry of Mongolia as evidenced by number of Chinese, Russian and Canadian firms opening and starting mining business in Mongolia.

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