Forests of Nepal

Forests
Nepal is well known for its greenery. The biodiversity present in the forests are of international importance both in view of the number of globally threatened wildlife and floral elements as well as the diversity of ecosystems represented within these areas. A total of 118 ecosystems, 75 vegetation and 35 forest types have been identified. The Department of Forests has the responsibility to look after the national forests that are not under the protected area system.
Involvement of the local people in the management of forest has profound impact on the conservation of bio-diversity. It has been proved by the community forestry practice in Nepal. So far, 1,09,1581 households are involved in the management of 759415 ha. Community forest.
Forest Act 2049 and Forest Regulation 2051 has contributed for the conservation of bio-diversity through strengthening Forest User Groups in the management of forest.



INDEX
FOREST ACT 2049 (1993)
» Preliminary
» Demarcation of Boundaries of National Forests and Other ....
» Provisions Relating to the Government Managed Forest
» Provisions Relating to the Protected Forest
» Provisions Relating to the Community Forest
» Provisions Relating to the Leasehold Forest
» Provisions Relating to Religious Forest
» Provisions Relating to the Private Forest
» Provisions Relating to the Constitution of Users' Group
» Provisions Relating to Unclaimed and Stray (Dariyaburdi)...
» Offence and Punishment
» Investigation of Offences and Procedures
» Miscellaneous
National Profile of Community Forestry in Nepal
FOREST REGULATION
» Preliminary

» Government Managed Forest
» Protected Forest
» Community Forest
» Leasehold Forest
» Religious Forest
» Private Forest
» Miscellaneous
ImportancePrefered species for trade and legal protection
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