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Natural Rubber Farming as a White Gold in the World

Tilak Bhandari — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:49 +0000

Natural rubber was first introduced to Singapore in 1877 and then it became commercial planting material in Malaysia which was originated from 22 seedlings. Today, rubber industry is the second largest industry in the world after iron and steel.

Gahate Community Forest User Group

Ganesh Paudel — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:33 +0000

CFUG Information

Community Forest User Group:

Gahate Community Forest User Group

District:

Syangja

VDC:

Kyakmi

Area (ha):

4.68

Reports/Plans

Operational Plan 2069/70 to 2078/79

Nepal

An Assessment of Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) in Context of Community Forests, Western Himalayas, Nepal

Happy — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:05:20 +0000

Abstract:

Promotion of carbon conservation, sustainable forest management and carbon enhancement are the additional requirements of REDD+ to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries recognized in the Copenhagen Accord (COP 15) of December 2009. Baseline information and preparedness for REDD+ are the basic steps of mitigation and adaptation m

Area Programme Manager at LI-BIRD/Alliance Nepal

forestrynepal — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:15 +0000

Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) is a non-profit making, non-governmental organization (NGO) established in October 1995 with its head office in Pokhara, Nepal. LI-BIRD is committed to capitalising on local initiatives for sustainable management of renewable natural resources and improved livelihoods of people in Nepal and South Asia region.

Measuring impacts of community forestry program through repeat photography and satellite remote sensing in the Dolakha district of Nepal

forestrynepal — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:07:14 +0000

Measuring impacts of community forestry program through repeat photography and satellite remote sensing in the Dolakha district of Nepal, Niraula, Rabin Raj, Gilani Hammad, Pokharel Bharat Kumar, and Qamer Faisal Mueen , Journal of Environmental Management, 09/2013, Volume 126, p.20 - 29, (2013)

Resource assessment and Habitat analysis of Daphne bholua in Bhujung of Annapurna Conservation Area, Central Nepal

bharat — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:18 +0000

Abstract:

The bark of Daphne bholua Ham. ex D.Don, locally called Lokta, has been used traditionally for preparing Nepali handmade paper and it is an important non-timber forest product (NTFP) for the economic development of the mountain people in the Nepal Himalaya.

Mapping Carbon Stock in Trees Outside Forest: Comparing a Very High Resolution Optical Satellite Image (Geoeye) and Airborne Lidar Data in Chitwan, Nepal

ItoeConsty — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:29:42 +0000

Abstract:

In this study, object based image analysis (OBIA) was used to compare the segmentation accuracy for trees outside forest (ToF) using a VHR Geo-Eye satellite image and airborne LiDAR data in mapping carbon stock.

Distribution and Habitat Use of Pheasants in the Headwater Forests of Seti Khola, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

Laxman Prasad Poudyal — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:28:59 +0000

Abstract:

A study was carried out in the upper Setikhola forests of Annapurna Conservation Area in winter and spring of 2008 to estimate the abundance of Galliformes, assess their habitat and map their habitat suitability of these species at a landscape level.

Community Forestry and REDD+ in Nepal

forestrynepal — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:25:55 +0000

Abstract:

Reducing the rate and extent of tropical forest loss is a critical component of climate change mitigation efforts. A global agreement to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) seeks to transfer funds from developed countries to developing countries such as Nepal in exchange for verifiable emissions reductions.

Impact of Mikania micrantha on Rhinoceros habitat in Chitwan National Park, Chitwan Nepal.

Ashokram — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:10:13 +0000

Abstract:

The study entitled “Impact of Mikania micrantha on Rhinoceros unicornis habitat in Chitwan National Park (CNP)” was commenced between June & September, 2008 with aiming to assess the floral diversity, status and distribution of Mikania and its impact on rhinoceros habitat in five different research sites within and out side CNP.