Nepalese Community Forestry Program

The Nepalese Community Forestry Program is a national initiative that involves local communities in managing and protecting forest resources. By granting community groups legal rights to conserve and use forests sustainably, it promotes environmental health, improves local livelihoods, and reduces illegal logging. Communities collaborate to make decisions, oversee forest activities, and share benefits like timber, non-timber forest products, and revenue. This participatory approach has successfully increased forest cover, enhanced biodiversity, and fostered local stewardship, making forests a valuable resource for both the environment and community development.