| Publication Type | Report |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Shresta, B,; Samad, S, A. |
| Prepared for | People's initiatives for sustainable development: lessons of experience. |
| Pages | 107-132 |
| Institution | Asian and Pacific Development Centre |
| City | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) |
| ISBN Number | 967-9928-44-6 |
| Key Words | groups; forest management; development aid; forest resources; resource management; community development; rural development |
| Abstract | A case study is presented of the forestry resource utilization in Nepal. This focuses on a Forest Users Group formed for the conservation and utilization of 'Bhagwan Thumki' forest in Kavrepalanchok District where the Nepal Australia Community Forestry Project has been working for the last 30 years. Divided into five parts, these examine: resource management and conservation; people's initiatives and participation; human resources development; institutional arrangements and building; and, policy and other suggestions for scaling up. |
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