An assessment of knowledge of forest users about participatory forest management plan in Nepal
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Rashmi Dhaubhadel,; Ram Bahal, |
| Journal Title | Indian Journal of Soil Conservation |
| Volume | 28 |
| Pagination | 75-79 |
| Key Words | assessment; forests; forest management; community forestry; participation; community involvement; forest plantations; knowledge |
| Abstract | A study was conducted in two village development committees of Mahottari district of Nepal to study the knowledge level about their forest management plan of forest user group members of two forest types; i.e. natural forest and plantation forest. A total of 80 respondents were interviewed with the help of a structured schedule. The majority of the respondents had a moderate knowledge of forest management. There was no significant difference in the knowledge level of natural and plantation forest group members. However, it was observed that with greater knowledge level there was more participation in forest management. Hence, efforts should be made to increase the level of knowledge of members of forest user groups. |
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