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Challenges and Opportunities for Nepal’s Small and Medium Forest Enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. SMFEs have traditionally served as a means of sustaining rural livelihood in Nepal. Most of the rural people, especially in the hills, depend on the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood. SMFEs are being established to help reduce poverty through employment generation, both through self-initiation of local communities and through technical and financial support from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral projects. The majority of SMFEs are associated with community forest user groups (CFUGs) that are formed under Nepal’s three decades of community forestry program. At present, there are over 15 000 CFUGs and approximately one third of the population is participating in the management of 21 percent of the country’s forest area (CPFD, 2006). In addition to NTFP-based SMFEs, wood-based enterprises, such as furniture making and agricultural tool manufacturing, and wood depots are also increasing in local market centers. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Of the six products, Kurilo occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, and its root is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its tonic and galactogogue properties. It occurs in natural, government-owned forests and is also increasingly cultivated in private and community lands for commercial purposes. About 60 to 200 tonnes of Kurilo are collected annually from Nepal and sold semi-processed in the Indian market (boiling and drying). Only a few Ayurvedic companies use Kurilo as their raw material; the main bulk is exported and the market price is increasing. Similarly, Chiraito occurs in subtropical and temperate regions of Nepal, and the whole plant is used as an antipyretic and bitter agent in beverages. In eastern Nepal,Chiraito is being massively cultivated and exported, mainly to India, and a small percentage to Tibet. Contrary to price trends since the 1990s, its price has steadily declined since 2003. #Forest #NaturalResources
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTRY, FOREST ENGINEERING, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FORESTRY INDUSTRY, FORESTRY LEGISLATION, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY STATISTICS, FORESTRY TRADE, FORESTRY TRAINING, FORESTRY WORKERS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, PLANTS, MEDICINAL PLANTS, NATURAL FIBRES, PLANT BREEDING, PLANT DISEASES, PLANT ECOLOGY, PLANT GENETICS, PLANT NAMES, PLANT NUTRITION, PLANT PRODUCTS, PLANT PROTECTION, PLANT RESOURCES
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
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Challenges and Opportunities for Nepal’s Small and Medium Forest Enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability.It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. SMFEs have traditionally served as a means of sustaining rural livelihood in Nepal. Most of the rural people, especially in the hills, depend on the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood. SMFEs are being established to help reduce poverty through employment generation, both through self-initiation of local communities and through technical and financial support from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral projects. The majority of SMFEs are associated with community forest user groups (CFUGs) that are formed under Nepal’s three decades of community forestry program. At present, there are over 15 000 CFUGs and approximately one third of the population is participating in the management of 21 percent of the country’s forest area (CPFD, 2006). In addition to NTFP-based SMFEs, wood-based enterprises, such as furniture making and agricultural tool manufacturing, and wood depots are also increasing in local market centers. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas.In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Of the six products, Kurilo occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, and its root is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its tonic and galactogogue properties. It occurs in natural, government-owned forests and is also increasingly cultivated in private and community lands for commercial purposes. About 60 to 200 tonnes of Kurilo are collected annually from Nepal and sold semi-processed in the Indian market (boiling and drying). Only a few Ayurvedic companies use Kurilo as their raw material; the main bulk is exported and the market price is increasing. Similarly, Chiraito occurs in subtropical and temperate regions of Nepal, and the whole plant is used as an antipyretic and bitter agent in beverages. In eastern Nepal,Chiraito is being massively cultivated and exported, mainly to India, and a small percentage to Tibet. Contrary to price trends since the 1990s, its price has steadily declined since 2003. #FOREST#NATURAL RESOURCES
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTRY, FOREST ENGINEERING, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FORESTRY INDUSTRY, FORESTRY LEGISLATION, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY STATISTICS, FORESTRY TRADE, FORESTRY TRAINING, FORESTRY WORKERS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, PLANTS, MEDICINAL PLANTS, NATURAL FIBRES, PLANT BREEDING, PLANT DISEASES, PLANT ECOLOGY, PLANT GENETICS, PLANT NAMES, PLANT NUTRITION, PLANT PRODUCTS, PLANT PROTECTION, PLANT RESOURCES
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and Opportunities for Nepal’s Small and Medium Forest Enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders.The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas.In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Another product covered in the diagnostic study, Jatamansi, is found in temperate and alpine regions, with significant amounts collected from Midwestern Nepal. While Jatamansi rhizome is banned for export in its unprocessed form, it is mainly exported in its crude form illegally and a small amount is processed inside Nepal. Rhizome can be distilled to produce essential oil which is used in natural fragrances and aromatherapy.In addition, Lokta is famous for Nepali handmade paper, which is prepared from the bark using traditional knowledge and technology. The Lokta shrub is found in temperate and alpine regions, and is found abundantly in nature, with very limited plantations in eastern Nepal. While Nepali handmade paper has been used for official purposes, especially in legal documentation in Nepal, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified handmade paper is also being exported to the US market. The simplicity of its technology and the availability of raw materials make Lokta especially conducive to employment generation in remote areas. Lokta paper is also used to make several handicrafts and gift items, which are sold in domestic and export markets. The only timber species covered in this report – Sissoo – is particularly valued for its fine texture and fast growth. It occurs naturally in riverine belts of tropical and subtropical regions, and is grown extensively by farmers and CFUGs. It is used mainly for furniture and thus is the principal product in sawmills and the furniture industry. Sissoo is one of the most potential valuable species for afforestation and a good source of cash income for poor and middle-income farmers from Nepal’s southern low belt.
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTS, FORESTRY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT, FOREST PRODUCTS, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY WORKERS, FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST DEGRADATION, MARKETS, MARKET DISRUPTION, FOOD, HEALTH, HANDICRAFTS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, CHIRAITO, KURILO
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Another product covered in the diagnostic study, Jatamansi, is found in temperate and alpine regions, with significant amounts collected from Midwestern Nepal. While Jatamansi rhizome is banned for export in its unprocessed form, it is mainly exported in its crude form illegally and a small amount is processed inside Nepal. Rhizome can be distilled to produce essential oil which is used in natural fragrances and aromatherapy. In addition, Lokta is famous for Nepali handmade paper, which is prepared from the bark using traditional knowledge and technology. The Lokta shrub is found in temperate and alpine regions, and is found abundantly in nature, with very limited plantations in eastern Nepal. While Nepali handmade paper has been used for official purposes, especially in legal documentation in Nepal, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified handmade paper is also being exported to the US market. The simplicity of its technology and the availability of raw materials make Lokta especially conducive to employment generation in remote areas. Lokta paper is also used to make several handicrafts and gift items, which are sold in domestic and export markets. The only timber species covered in this report – Sissoo – is particularly valued for its fine texture and fast growth. It occurs naturally in riverine belts of tropical and subtropical regions, and is grown extensively by farmers and CFUGs. It is used mainly for furniture and thus is the principal product in sawmills and the furniture industry. Sissoo is one of the most potential valuable species for afforestation and a good source of cash income for poor and middle-income farmers from Nepal’s southern low belt.
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTS, FORESTRY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT, FOREST PRODUCTS, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY WORKERS, FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST DEGRADATION, MARKETS, MARKET DISRUPTION, FOOD, HEALTH, HANDICRAFTS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, CHIRAITO, KURILO
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Another product covered in the diagnostic study, Jatamansi, is found in temperate and alpine regions, with significant amounts collected from Midwestern Nepal. While Jatamansi rhizome is banned for export in its unprocessed form, it is mainly exported in its crude form illegally and a small amount is processed inside Nepal. Rhizome can be distilled to produce essential oil which is used in natural fragrances and aromatherapy. In addition, Lokta is famous for Nepali handmade paper, which is prepared from the bark using traditional knowledge and technology. The Lokta shrub is found in temperate and alpine regions, and is found abundantly in nature, with very limited plantations in eastern Nepal. While Nepali handmade paper has been used for official purposes, especially in legal documentation in Nepal, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified handmade paper is also being exported to the US market. The simplicity of its technology and the availability of raw materials make Lokta especially conducive to employment generation in remote areas. Lokta paper is also used to make several handicrafts and gift items, which are sold in domestic and export markets. The only timber species covered in this report – Sissoo – is particularly valued for its fine texture and fast growth. It occurs naturally in riverine belts of tropical and subtropical regions, and is grown extensively by farmers and CFUGs. It is used mainly for furniture and thus is the principal product in sawmills and the furniture industry. Sissoo is one of the most potential valuable species for afforestation and a good source of cash income for poor and middle-income farmers from Nepal’s southern low belt.
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTS, FORESTRY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT, FOREST PRODUCTS, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY WORKERS, FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST DEGRADATION, MARKETS, MARKET DISRUPTION, FOOD, HEALTH, HANDICRAFTS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, CHIRAITO, KURILO
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Another product covered in the diagnostic study, Jatamansi, is found in temperate and alpine regions, with significant amounts collected from Midwestern Nepal. While Jatamansi rhizome is banned for export in its unprocessed form, it is mainly exported in its crude form illegally and a small amount is processed inside Nepal. Rhizome can be distilled to produce essential oil which is used in natural fragrances and aromatherapy. In addition, Lokta is famous for Nepali handmade paper, which is prepared from the bark using traditional knowledge and technology. The Lokta shrub is found in temperate and alpine regions, and is found abundantly in nature, with very limited plantations in eastern Nepal. While Nepali handmade paper has been used for official purposes, especially in legal documentation in Nepal, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified handmade paper is also being exported to the US market. The simplicity of its technology and the availability of raw materials make Lokta especially conducive to employment generation in remote areas. Lokta paper is also used to make several handicrafts and gift items, which are sold in domestic and export markets. The only timber species covered in this report – Sissoo – is particularly valued for its fine texture and fast growth. It occurs naturally in riverine belts of tropical and subtropical regions, and is grown extensively by farmers and CFUGs. It is used mainly for furniture and thus is the principal product in sawmills and the furniture industry. Sissoo is one of the most potential valuable species for afforestation and a good source of cash income for poor and middle-income farmers from Nepal’s southern low belt.
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTS, FORESTRY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT, FOREST PRODUCTS, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY WORKERS, FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST DEGRADATION, MARKETS, MARKET DISRUPTION, FOOD, HEALTH, HANDICRAFTS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, CHIRAITO, KURILO
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. In this study, we have compiled and presented information on some of the major SMFEs in Nepal. We have also presented a diagnosis of five major traded NTFPs i.e. Lokta (Daphne species), Jatamansi (Nardostachys grandiflora), Chiraito (Swertia chirayita), Kurilo (Asparagus racemosus) and Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima), and a timber species of Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo). These six species and their products are the ones that are commonly traded or cultivated. Through that we have attempted to reflect the status of the sector in general and the connectedness of SMFEs to markets, service providers and policy processes. Another product covered in the diagnostic study, Jatamansi, is found in temperate and alpine regions, with significant amounts collected from Midwestern Nepal. While Jatamansi rhizome is banned for export in its unprocessed form, it is mainly exported in its crude form illegally and a small amount is processed inside Nepal. Rhizome can be distilled to produce essential oil which is used in natural fragrances and aromatherapy. In addition, Lokta is famous for Nepali handmade paper, which is prepared from the bark using traditional knowledge and technology. The Lokta shrub is found in temperate and alpine regions, and is found abundantly in nature, with very limited plantations in eastern Nepal. While Nepali handmade paper has been used for official purposes, especially in legal documentation in Nepal, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified handmade paper is also being exported to the US market. The simplicity of its technology and the availability of raw materials make Lokta especially conducive to employment generation in remote areas. Lokta paper is also used to make several handicrafts and gift items, which are sold in domestic and export markets. The only timber species covered in this report – Sissoo – is particularly valued for its fine texture and fast growth. It occurs naturally in riverine belts of tropical and subtropical regions, and is grown extensively by farmers and CFUGs. It is used mainly for furniture and thus is the principal product in sawmills and the furniture industry. Sissoo is one of the most potential valuable species for afforestation and a good source of cash income for poor and middle-income farmers from Nepal’s southern low belt.
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 FORESTS, FORESTRY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCE ASSESSMENT, FOREST PRODUCTS, FORESTRY RESEARCH, FORESTRY WORKERS, FOREST CONSERVATION, FOREST DEGRADATION, MARKETS, MARKET DISRUPTION, FOOD, HEALTH, HANDICRAFTS, SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY, CHIRAITO, KURILO
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. SMFEs have traditionally served as a means of sustaining rural livelihood in Nepal. Most of the rural people, especially in the hills, depend on the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood. SMFEs are being established to help reduce poverty through employment generation, both through self-initiation of local communities and through technical and financial support from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral projects. The majority of SMFEs are associated with community forest user groups (CFUGs) that are formed under Nepal’s three decades of community forestry program. At present, there are over 15 000 CFUGs and approximately one third of the population is participating in the management of 21 percent of the country’s forest area (CPFD, 2006). In addition to NTFP-based SMFEs, wood-based enterprises, such as furniture making and agricultural tool manufacturing, and wood depots are also increasing in local market centres. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. Bhishma P. Subedi, PhD, Executive Director Publisher: ANSAB, Forest Connect(FC), FAO
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 SMALL AND MEDIUM FOREST ENTERPRISES(SMFES), CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, CURRENT STATUS OF SMFES, INFLUENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF POLICIES, LABOUR ISSUES, NON-TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS, SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, PRIMARY SECTOR, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. SMFEs have traditionally served as a means of sustaining rural livelihood in Nepal. Most of the rural people, especially in the hills, depend on the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood. SMFEs are being established to help reduce poverty through employment generation, both through self-initiation of local communities and through technical and financial support from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral projects. The majority of SMFEs are associated with community forest user groups (CFUGs) that are formed under Nepal’s three decades of community forestry program. At present, there are over 15 000 CFUGs and approximately one third of the population is participating in the management of 21 percent of the country’s forest area (CPFD, 2006). In addition to NTFP-based SMFEs, wood-based enterprises, such as furniture making and agricultural tool manufacturing, and wood depots are also increasing in local market centres. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. Bhishma P. Subedi, PhD, Executive Director
Publisher: ANSAB, FC, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 SMALL AND MEDIUM FOREST ENTERPRISES(SMFES), CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, CURRENT STATUS OF SMFES, INFLUENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF POLICIES, LABOUR ISSUES, NON-TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS, SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, PRIMARY SECTOR, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
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Challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs)
Abstract:
This report is part of a cross-country research initiative that focuses on small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) and their potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability. It is based on a scoping study designed to gather background information, present key issues, and identify research priorities. The study was coordinated and implemented in Nepal by ANSAB, in collaboration with FAO. This report builds on the findings of earlier ANSAB research and intends to synthesize the learning of different Nepalese stakeholders. SMFEs have traditionally served as a means of sustaining rural livelihood in Nepal. Most of the rural people, especially in the hills, depend on the collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to sustain their livelihood. SMFEs are being established to help reduce poverty through employment generation, both through self-initiation of local communities and through technical and financial support from government agencies, bilateral and multilateral projects. The majority of SMFEs are associated with community forest user groups (CFUGs) that are formed under Nepal’s three decades of community forestry program. At present, there are over 15 000 CFUGs and approximately one third of the population is participating in the management of 21 percent of the country’s forest area (CPFD, 2006). In addition to NTFP-based SMFEs, wood-based enterprises, such as furniture making and agricultural tool manufacturing, and wood depots are also increasing in local market centres. The SMFEs sector has the potential for rapid growth in Nepal’s industrial sector. For instance, the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recognized the potential for sustainable use and management of forest resources for poverty alleviation, especially through the promotion of forest-based micro and small enterprises. More broadly, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70–80 percent of the total value of Nepal’s industrial production, 80 percent of the employment, and 70 percent of the value of all exports. These enterprises create local jobs and support the establishment of new industries in rural areas. Bhishma P. Subedi, PhD, Executive Director
Publisher: ANSAB, FOREST CONNECT, FAO Type / Script:
Progress Report  in  English
Keywords:
 SMALL AND MEDIUM FOREST ENTERPRISES(SMFES), CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, CURRENT STATUS OF SMFES, INFLUENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF POLICIES, LABOUR ISSUES, NON-TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS, SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, PRIMARY SECTOR, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY
Thematic Group:
FAO, (2009)
Thesaurus:
04.05.00 - Forestry
PDF | File Size: 821 KB   Download
Feeder: LUNI SHRESTHA, Editor: , Auditor:
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