Sustainable forest management gaining pace in Rautahat

Summary

Sustainable forest management programme is progressing in Rautahat, with community forest users' groups playing a vital role in conservation and agroforestry efforts.

Key Points
  • Sustainable forest management programme is gaining momentum in Rautahat.
  • Hatemalo community forest users' group plays a key role in promoting sustainable community forestry.
  • Out of 282 hectares of community forest, 274 hectares are productive and a plan for agro-forestry is in place.
  • The programme covers three community forests and one partnership forest in Rautahat district.
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