Bhojpur District Collects Over NPR 90 Million in Forest Revenue
Summary
Bhojpur district has collected more than NPR 90 million in revenue from timber exports, medicinal herbs, and other forest products in fiscal year 2082/83. The Division Forest Office says the forest sector is becoming an important source of income and employment, with further gains possible through sustainable management and local processing.
Key Points
- The Division Forest Office in Bhojpur collected NPR 906,963,950 in forest-sector revenue in fiscal year 2082/83.
- Most of the revenue came from private forest timber exports, medicinal herbs, non-timber forest products, and development projects.
- The office says the forest sector is creating local jobs and income while also contributing to the district economy.
- Officials believe sustainable use, processing, and value addition can unlock even more economic benefits from Bhojpur’s forest resources.
