1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Kathmandu University (KU) - Nepal

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

When were the data compiled (in the field)?

12/02/2012

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

2.1 Short description of the Approach

It is a particular land conservation activity by participatory approach forest protection and management,a project for sustainable forest use.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

Aims / objectives: To Integrate conservation and livelihoods goals.
To legally empower local communities to take control of forest resources and develop local level institutions to organize sustainable use of forest resources.
To protect biodiversity.

Methods: By increasing people's participation in afforestation programs.
Sustainable extraction of raw materials.
Regular supervision
Planting the economically high priced or demanded plant species.


Stages of implementation: Firstly DISTRICT FOREST OFFICE, KUDAHAR planted trees and it was later handed to local people.They started afforestation on the yearly basis since 2052 B.S.Now it is under the supervision of community only.

Role of stakeholders: They are the main organizers for successful and sustainable management of forest.
They collect the fund for forest maintenance.
They frequently study the condition of forest.

Other important information: It contains a lot of herbal plants but due to lack of experts and other technical resource,they are not being identified and valuable species have been destroyed as well.

2.3 Photos of the Approach

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied

2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach

2.7 Type of Approach

• District Forest Office ,Kudahar

2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach

The Approach focused mainly on SLM with other activities (Forest products such as tree and grass fodder, fuel wood and timber,making handicrafts, Supply of raw materials,Major products(Economic))

Protect the forest resource to some extent or ensure security of the houses around as the forest mostly covers the sloopy lands.Protect soil from erosion thus have a secure ,fresh,green environment.

The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: Low technical knowledge
Robbery of the forest products
Are not aware about the community forest approach
No proper supervision of the forest

2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach

3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles

3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach

	Involvement of local land users/ local communities	Specify who was involved and describe activities
initiation/ motivation	interactive	This was done by DFO first and by the community forest mem bers.
planning	interactive	All carried out by the CFUG members for the betterment of CF.
implementation	self-mobilization	By the CF members like making rules and implementing.
monitoring/ evaluation	self-mobilization	Local people monitor timely. They.They keep the record of used materials and account.
Research	none	None

3.3 Flow chart (if available)

3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies

Were decisions on the selection of the Technology(ies) made:

• District Forest Office

Explain:

Initially under District Forest Office but later after turning into community forest all decision regarding it are taken under land users interest.

Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by District Forest Office. Both DFO and land users initiate it but major methods are implemented by the land users only.

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Specify who was trained:

• land users

If relevant, specify gender, age, status, ethnicity, etc.

Both male and female between age( 22-60),every ethnic group and from the all standards.

Form of training:

• public meetings

Subjects covered:

Awareness on conservation of the land ,nursery plants,etc.

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

Yes

Specify whether advisory service is provided:

• at permanent centres

Describe/ comments:

Name of method used for advisory service: Public meeting; Key elements: Held on the regular basis, inform forest condition and give options for improving., Help to choose the best methods.; Need to have the experts and learned personals.

Advisory service is quite adequate to ensure the continuation of land conservation activities; 60-70% works are done under the supervision of the advisory groups.Some deny to take the advice.

4.3 Institution strengthening (organizational development)

Have institutions been established or strengthened through the Approach?

• yes, a little

Specify the level(s) at which institutions have been strengthened or established:

• local

Give further details:

The raw materials for making handicrafts like roots, branch of old trees were provided.

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

Comments:

bio-physical aspects were ad hoc monitored by land users through observations; indicators: runoff,erosion

socio-cultural aspects were regular monitored by land users through observations; indicators: age, status,health

economic / production aspects were regular monitored by land users through measurements; indicators: yield,income

no. of land users involved aspects were regular monitored by land users through measurements; indicators: local people

management of Approach aspects were regular monitored by land users through observations; indicators: allocation of activities

There were few changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: Plantation of value adding plants such as bamboo.
coffee plantation is in testing phase.
Economically viable plants are given preference.

There were several changes in the Technology as a result of monitoring and evaluation: Less valued are replaced by the other plants.

5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach

If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:

• 10,000-100,000

Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):

Approach costs were met by the following donors: local community / land user(s) (All handled by the members of the CF.): 100.0%; other (Self)

5.2 Financial/ material support provided to land users

Did land users receive financial/ material support for implementing the Technology/ Technologies?

Yes

If yes, specify type(s) of support, conditions, and provider(s):

The raw materials for making handicrafts like roots, branch of old trees were provided.

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

• none

If labour by land users was a substantial input, was it:

• voluntary

Comments:

Local members were self mobilized.

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

No

6.1 Impacts of the Approach

6.2 Main motivation of land users to implement SLM

6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities

Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?

• yes

If yes, describe how:

People are independent and had not received any funds from national or international agency. It's been almost 20 years that they are handling the forest on their own so they definitely can continue the approach in a sustainable way.

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view
Forests are local resources for household activities (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Utilization and conservation in sustainable manner.)

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
The living standard is improved. Employment to the people. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Need to be more conscious while cutting the trees and grasses. Afforestation should be highly prioritized.)

6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the land user’s view	How can they be overcome?
No proper improvement Low technical manpower Individualistic thoughts	Need to have the regular meetings. Take as common property. Training and awareness raising programs.

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
No technical manpower. Low plant breeds. No doners	Regular monitoring. Need to have the improved plants for more production. Technical help from experts.

7.1 Methods/ sources of information