Most (93.4%) of the geographical area in Kohlu district is not reported yet. Of the reported area about one half is arable at present while 3 percent of the total geographical area is not available for cultivation. Although the district is reported to be devoid of forest, the woodlands of Kohlu provide the inhabitants an adequate amount of timber and fuel wood.

Only 6.6 percent of total geographical area of Kohlu district is reported which shows lack of interest of the concerned government departments in compilation of realistic land use statistics. Average annual rainfall remains below 250 mm in most areas of the district therefore the district is arid. To have accurate data on the climate, a meteorological station should be established in the district. At present the only environmental threat to the district is of grey pollution.

Fuel wood and dung cakes are used for cooking and heating. As electricity is available to only 4 towns, most of the people use kerosene lamps for lighting. With a need to increase coal mining and exploitation of sulphur and salt reserves, more concerted exploratory efforts are required in the mining sector.

After an overview of the district resources it might be concluded that there is much potential for agricultural development if efforts are directed towards motivation of the farmers and provision of technical inputs. Irrigation water is not a problem as the underground water can be exploited for this purpose. Provision of electricity has facilitated running of tubewells and more can be done in this regard by providing electricity to more areas in the district. There is a need for development of irrigation and for provision of agricultural inputs – like fertilisers, seeds and pesticides – on affordable prices. Introduction of modern and mechanised agricultural techniques can increase the agricultural yield to a significant level (see also chapter 5, paragraph 5.1).