According to a ranger at Bawaiyachor Area Forest Office,
a group of locals in Myagdi district, Western Nepal cleared 50 ha of encroached
lands of 42 community forests in the district from illegal settlers, through
peaceful negotiations among stakeholders. Forest products like firewood and
herbs illegitimately and timbers were being used to build huts and livestock
sheds. Khumlyamae Community Forest at Bawaiyachour VDC stated that, a minimum
penalty charge of NPR 25,000 and suspension of any government facilities would
be enforced on those who disregard the evacuation orders.
February 12
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