Community Forestry and Livelihoods in Nepal
(Bharat Pokharel: Ministry of Forests, Nepal)
16 June 2001

Why has the Community Forestry Programme become so popular in Nepal? The answer is simple. Community forestry is built upon the principle of devolution of power and authority to local communities, and both local communities and Forest Department are working in partnership on the basis of mutual trust and cooperation. More than that, community forestry has made significant contribution to improve the livelihoods of rural people.

The attached article highlights the ways community forestry has contributed to improve people's livelihoods so as to reduce poverty of rural population in Nepal.

Bharat Pokharel, Ph.D
Foreign Aid Coordination Division
Ministry of Forests
Nepal

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