Here’s how Nepal regenerated its forests 🌲: From 1992 to 2016, forest cover in the country almost doubled. A study using #Landsat data and interviews with people in Nepali villages found that community-led forest management was associated with the regrowth. In the 1970s, Nepal was facing an environmental crisis. Forests in Nepal’s hillsides were being degraded due to livestock grazing and fuelwood harvesting, which led to increased flooding and landslides. In the 1980s and 1990s, Nepal’s govern

Forest trekking in Nepal offers a serene escape through lush green landscapes, ancient trees, and diverse wildlife. As you hike, enjoy the sound of birds, the scent of pine, and the beauty of hidden trails winding through the Himalayan foothills. | SnowLion Tours - Journey to Tibet

“Nepal is one of the global leaders in increasing its forest cover & the number of its tigers. How can Nepal leverage its abundant natural resources toward creating more jobs and income opportunities through nature-based tourism?” Ms. Meeerim Shakirova, World Bank’s Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist on what it means to save #Nepal’s tigers for the country’s green, resilient, and inclusive development. Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/environment/publication/banking-on-