Title: Potential for conflict : community forestry and decentralisation legislation in Nepal

Authors: Belbase, Narayan and Regmi, Dhrubesh Chandra

Place: Kathmandu

Publisher: International centre for integrated mountain development (ICIMOD)

Year: 2002

Journal: Talking points

Volume: 1/02

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: forestry, forest management, community participation, forestry legislation, local government, conflict, decentralization in government, natural resources, natural resources policy, environmental management, nepal

Abstract: Contradictions and conflicts in the Nepalese legislation regarding decentralization and the devolution of powers to local communities over forest resources are analysed. There is a need for more consultation between forest user groups and local, elected institutions.

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