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Community forestry and people's livelihoods

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsPokharel, B, K.
Journal TitleJournal of Forest and Livelihood
Volume1
Pagination16-18
ISBN Number1684-0186
Key Wordscommunity development; community forestry; community involvement; forest policy; rural development; social participation
AbstractThis paper highlights the success of community forestry in improving local livelihood in Nepal. Using a livelihood framework, the nature and extent of contributions of community forestry in improving the different livelihood capitals - including social and human, natural, and physical - are assessed. Broader positive changes in social, organizational and policy aspects are identified. Finally, some challenges ahead are presented.