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Local forest and rangeland management system in the hills of Nepal
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2002 |
| Authors | Paudel, G, S.; Thapa, G, B. |
| Journal Title | Banko Janakari |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pagination | 54-61 |
| Key Words | community forestry; community involvement; forest management; forests; land degradation; land use; local government; mountain; areas; range management; rangelands |
| Abstract | The study was conducted to investigate the forest and rangeland management system and determine the appropriate strategies to enhance the productivity of these resources in Setidovan and Bangshing Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Syangja District located in mid-hills of western Nepal. Three types of forest management system: (i) indigenous community forest management system; (ii) government initiated community forest management system; and (iii) VDC owned open access forest, are apparent in both VDCs. The spontaneously formed indigenous forest management committees had well managed few patches of natural forests through strict watch and control policy. An example of indigenous forest management system of Kamere established in 1960 is discussed. The government initiated community forest management committees clearly stated forest management plans, and the condition of forests under their jurisdiction is improving gradually. In contrast, VDC owned open access forests are degrading rapidly, and there is an immediate need to transfer the management responsibility from government to communities. Management practices of the three types of rangelands (valley floor, hillslope and ridges) in the area are discussed. However, there are no appropriate rangeland management systems in the ridges even in the Bangshing VDC and their condition is degrading rapidly. |
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