Socio-economic impacts of community based forest enterprises in mid hills of Nepal: Case Study from Dolakha district

This paper endeavours to assess the socio-economic impact of FUG members affiliated with three Community Based Forest Enterprises (CBFEs) in Dolakha district. Important socio-economic variables, especially household income, gender and equity, decision making process, benefit sharing and resource management were analysed. The study concludes that the CBFEs have created a positive impact on the socio-economic aspects of rural populace.