Himachal Pradesh
Gupta, H.K.
Root to canopy regenerating forests through community state partnerships: 95-104
2004
Document Number: 254250
The evolution of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) in Himachal Pradesh, India is described. Brief descriptions are given of the main initiatives involving PFM which include cooperative forest societies, and three-dimensional forest farming; initiatives through donor-funded projects for PFM (Indo-German Dhauladhar Project, National Social Forestry, Integrated Watershed Development, and Indo-UK Himachal Pradesh Project). The institutionalization of PFM through the Himachal Pradesh Participatory Forest Management Regulation 2001, and linkage with Panchayati RAJ institutions is also described.