This book presents the results of a joint undertaking carried out to study the three participatory natural resources management projects in Bhutan, India and Nepal, namely: the Bhutan-German Sustainable Renewable Natural Resources Development Project; the Indo-German Changar Eco-Development Project; and the Churia Forest Development Project. The seven chapters cover: (i) overview of the Joint Learning Mission which was undertaken in an effort to learn common lessons and draw key generalizations related to community forest management; (ii) participatory tools and technologies in the service of community-based natural resource management; (iii) enhancing rural livelihoods and economies; (iv) social equity; (v) building resilient institutions; (vi) resource governance and sustainable natural resource management; and (v) policy recommendations. This publication has also documented a list of good practices in community-based natural resource management which will be a useful reference not only for the German Technical Cooperation and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development but also for other stakeholders involved in community forest management.