In Nepal, a women’s community forest user group is transforming forest litter into organic fertilizer,

In Nepal, a women’s community forest user group is transforming forest litter into organic fertilizer, creating a sustainable income source while safeguarding the ecosystem. In the Nawalpur district of western Nepal, fire outbreaks are frequent during the dry season from October to June. 

This makes preventive measures, such as forest litter removal, essential for conserving the forest and protecting homes, crops, livestock, and wildlife. Members of the Binayi Community Forest User Group collect forest litter and convert it into organic fertilizer. 

They then sought and received support from the Forest and Farm Facility, a partnership hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, through its local partner, the Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal.