Essays about: "forests in nepal"

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  1. 1. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hägnutnyttjande och beteende hos röd panda (Ailurus fulgens) på Nordens Ark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elin Ohlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Ailurus fulgens; röd panda; hägnutnyttjade; hägn; beteende; djurpark;

    Abstract : The red panda is a carnivore who is specialized at feeding of bamboo. Bamboo is very low in nutrient and the red panda therefor need to forage through large parts of the day. They live in subtropical and temperate forests from Nepal in the west to China in the east. READ MORE

  4. 3. Synergies and trade-offs between REDD+ pilot project and communities’ livelihoods : case study in Nepal

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Priscilla Cubo; [2018]
    Keywords : carbon trading; community forestry; Nepal; NTFPs; REDD ; rural livelihood;

    Abstract : Carbon trading through Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, forest conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of carbon stocks (REDD+) payment scheme has been initiated to reduce greenhouse gas emission from deforestation and forest degradation. However, there are several critics about the implementation of REDD+ in developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stand dynamics and carbon stock in a sal (Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn) dominated forest in Southern Nepal

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Patrik Ulvdal; [2016]
    Keywords : forest dynamics; S. robusta; carbon stock; community forestry; forest growth;

    Abstract : There is a lack of knowledge about the stand dynamics and carbon storage in forests dominated by Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn (fam. Dipterocarpaceae) in southern Nepal, especially in forests managed by local communities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Transformational change through REDD readiness in Nepal: realities amidst expectations

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Nirmala Singh Bhandari; [2016]
    Keywords : REDD ; readiness; donors; institutions; actors; governance; NGOs; transformational change;

    Abstract : The national REDD+ program in Nepal was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, under the grant support of FCPF/World Bank. The readiness phase, which marks the first phase in the mechanism, has established an institutional set up for REDD governance and prepared policy documents including a draft REDD strategy. READ MORE