Binayak Kunwar (29) Assignment Status of Agricultural Genetic Resources of Kaski, Nepal Crop genetic resources constitute an important aspect of biodiversity conservation, both because of their direct value to the farmers and due to their indirect global value. These resources play invaluable roles in different facets of life regardless of their source and origin. A large percentage of these resources have not been studied and are threatened by extinction due to the activities of earth dominant species. Due to geographical, ecological and socio-cultural variations, it has contributed to the extraordinary biological diversity in the country. Nepal, being the hub of biodiversity, the germplasm is decreasing due to lack of conservation practices. Map of Kaski district Kaski district is the major source of genetic resources of the country with 18.6% upper tropical, 29.4% sub tropical, 16.6% temperate, 12.1% sub alpine, 14.8% alpine, 7.4% nival and 0.6% Trans-Himalayan region.