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.