A summary is given of already published data on the number of trees on private land in Nepal which indicated that numbers of trees per rural household are variable but are often in the region of 15-28. The 13 common indigenous species found are each briefly described and their regional distribution indicated. Species found in the terai (up to 1000 m alt.) are Acacia catechu, Albizia chinensis, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbek, Albizia procera, Butea monosperma, Dalbergia sissoo, Erythrina suberosa, Erythrina variegata and Sesbania sesban. Species found in the lower hills (up to 1500 m alt.) are Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbek, Alnus nepalensis and Erythrina arborescens. Species found in the high hills (up to 3000 m alt.) are Albizia julibrissin and Alnus nepalensis. The other species described is Erythrina stricta. There are various forestry projects in existence in Nepal and it is suggested that private tree planting on farm land will become more important. The main problems of this are discussed.