Socioeconomic Factors Leading to Deforestation in Nepal

摘要

The research explores various socioeconomic factors which contribute to deforestation in Nepal. Based on a survey of one Tarai and two hill panchayats, the study explores forest dependency, evidence of deforestation, as well as attitudes of farmers, local leaders, and foresters. Finding correlation between ownership of trees with land and family size, the paper concludes with suggestions for improving cooperation between government and communities toward combatting deforestation.