Some potential economic effects of forest product scarcities in Nepal: an input-output analysis of the Kosi Zone

Concern with Nepal's rate of deforestation has focused attention on the role forest product scarcities have in retarding development efforts. Through an analysis of regional input-output data the relative sensitivities of different economic activities to forest product scarcities have been assessed. The input-output analysis was carried out assuming a supply constrained economy with respect to forest products. The analysis shows significant impacts in agricultural production resulting from declining livestock inputs caused by fodder constraints. Declines in production resulting from fuelwood constraints were not significant.