Inadequate supply of fuelwood and timber from forests of Nepal
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | Shrestha, R, B. |
| Journal Title | Banko Janakari |
| Volume | 9 |
| Pagination | 25-27 |
| Key Words | appropriate technology; demand; forests; fuelwood; household; consumption; supply balance; timber supply |
| Abstract | The existing public supply of fuelwood does not meet the demand of growing population. While peoples' need of fuelwood is being met mostly from government forests legally or illegally, and some from community and private lands, the government will soon find it difficult to compensate 69% of fuelwood energy from the depleting forest. Appropriate technologies such as biogas, improved stoves, etc. should be promoted to reduce fuelwood consumption. Also, appropriate harvesting technology could help improve fuelwood and timber supply system of the country. |
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