No conservation activity can succeed unless its social virtues and economic aspects are adequately explored. Through proper use of indigenous resources, a sustainable future can be built for every community. Rapid population growth has exerted enormous pressure on the natural resource bases in central Asia. The increase population has led to overcrowding not only in the villages but within each household as well. The burden on civic amenities has led to overuse and epidemics of various diseases.
Energy is a dominant factor in deforestation.
In the absence of energy-efficient technologies or other fuels, the people use local resources such as wood, shrubs, grasses, crop residues, and animal dung. The growth in demand for domestic energy has a negative impact on land use. These factors force the population to seek cheaper alternatives and over use the natural resource for which they have user rights.