Community Forestry Program

Category

Environmental Concept

Description

Nepal's Community Forestry Program is internationally recognised as a model for participatory forest management. It empowers local communities to manage and benefit from forest resources.

Key Facts

Scale: Over 22,000 Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) manage more than 2 million hectares.
Impact: Nepal's forest cover significantly increased from 26% (1988) to 44% (2019), demonstrating successful reversal of deforestation.
Inclusivity: Mandatory 50% women's participation in Community Forest User Group committees.

Location / Province

Nationwide

Established Year

1978 (policy); 1993 (Forest Act formalised)