ABSTRACT
Nepal's community forestry has evolved from state-controlled, revenue-focused management to a model emphasizing multiple-use forestry. This shift has fostered the evolution of livelihoods more attuned to sustainable forest management, balancing economic, social, and environmental goals. In recent years, there has been growing pressure to manage forests for multiple goods and services to address complex challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution while also boosting local and national economies. Drawing on field research and published documents, this chapter explores the evolution of forest management practices in Nepal, particularly the transition toward silviculture-based management. It also examines the enabling factors, including the government's role in forest restoration and the adoption of silviculture-based management practices, within the specific socio-political contexts in which Nepal's forest management system operates. Moreover, it looks into the adoption of silviculture-based management practices within the specific socio-political contexts in which Nepal's forest management system operates.
