Community forestry has brought many changes to Nepal, changes to forests and changes to people’s lives. Switzerland has a unique position in the development of community forestry in Nepal. Switzerland has been engaged in community forestry since the time of preparation of the Forestry Sector Master Plan in 1989, a comprehensive forest policy document for the period of 1990-2010. Whereas Swiss support started with a focus on agro-forestry and capacity building of forest staff, subsequent phases focused on forming community forest user groups, and capacity building of groups and local non-governmental organisations.
- Results of the Nepali – Swiss partnership
- What is community forestry?
- Ecological impact of community forestry
- People and forests in Nepal
- Impact on forests
- Economic and social impact of community forestry
- Impact on people
- Swiss contribution and the future of community forestry
- Switzerland’s contribution
- The future of community forestry in Mepal
Sarah Byrne, Bharat Pokharel, and Anupama Mahat. 2009. Partnership results on Community Forestry in Nepal: Improving livelihood through forest resources. SDC, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, South Asia Division, Freiburgstrasse 130, CH 3003 Bern
what a great success
I felt so proud when I read this article, written by project staff (should be). Initial paragraphs shed light on community forestry taking an example of Rug Thami. It is really fascinating ! Meantime, some of the questions raised in my mind: 1. how many Rug Thami are in that district? or Thami didi is just showcase to extend project phase ! 2. Do authors analyse costs of developing Thami as a role model? 3. How could they develop Thami as a role model? I would be happy if I could get answers to my questions.
my vote for previous comment
Good comment you have made ! Hope authors (Sarah, Bharat and Anupama) will respond to your questions soon.
Great comment ! Most of the
Great comment ! Most of the organisations are using poor people (one or two....) as a show case investing a lot without considering the overall impact in the society !
Would be great if authors could focus on such impacts.
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