<p>The objectives of the trials were to identify suitable species, and provenances, for fast-growing fuelwood plantations and to determine optimum silvicultural techniques, from nursery to post-establishment stage. The results are presented of work from 1973 to 1978 in the 15 trial plots in Kathmandu Valley, together with a brief background to Nepal and the Nepal/Australian Forestry Project. Of the 45 species tried, the most encouraging results were obtained with <em>Eucalyptus camaldulensis</em>, while <em>E. maidenii, E. grandis, E. tereticornis, Pinus roxburghii, P. wallichiana </em>and<em> P. patula</em> (above 1600 m) also grew well. The importance of good establishment techniques is emphasized, particularly fertilizing in B-deficient areas, and also of adequate protection for young plantations.</p>