Forest

Things to remember

• Nepal is a small country but rich in biological diversity.
• About 53.3% of the total land area of Nepal is covered by forest.
• Forests provide 75% of the total energy consumed in the country (fuel wood) and more than 40% of fodder for livestock is extracted from forests.
• Forest offers watershed protection, timber and non-timber products, and various recreational options.
• Harro, barro, bojo, sarpagandha, jatamasi (spikenard), panchaunle, yachagumba are protected medicinal herbs.