Democratic functioning of community forest users group: a case of Shisawara Community Forest of Bardia District, Nepal
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Joshi, K, B. |
| Journal Title | Banko Janakari |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pagination | 21-24 |
| ISBN Number | 1016-0582 |
| Key Words | community forestry; community involvement; forest management; forests; social forestry; social participation |
| Abstract | This paper examines the democratic functioning, which is a prerequisite of a sustainable community forestry programme in Nepal. The present study conducted in the Siswara community forest users group of Bardia district, a true representative of western Terai revealed that Siswara Community Forest Users Group (SCFUG) was different from other users groups in coordination, participation, management and organization in resource allocation and decision-making. The study necessitated further exploration on such functioning of community forest users groups in the Terai. |
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