Natural Resource Management in Nepal passed a long history. It was started with the establishment of the hunting reserves for royals. Later, the situation had been changed and royal hunting practices were stopped. This was come true after the establishment of the country’s first protected area ‘Royal Chitwan National Park’ in 1973. Now the country has a wide network of the protected areas that includes ten national parks, three wildlife reserves, six conservation areas and one hunting reserve.
Besides first edition, this edition provides more details and updated information about the natural resource management. The study of natural resource management is more important for the people of country like Nepal. The country possesses various types of climatic condition- tropical to alpine due to its diverse topography and geography. Such situation creates diverse habitats for rich biodiversity. Most of the people are under the poverty line and the fragile mountain landscape creates ever more difficult life. Sustainable use of the natural resources is the most important livelihood option for the people. The studies of natural resource management can aware people to adapt in the fragile mountains by utilizing natural resources in the sustainable ways. The objectives of this book will be obtained once it inspires people about the importance of the natural resource management.
