Description of Community Forest
Name of Community Forest: Rudrapur Community Forest
Location:Kanchan G.P. Ward no. 3, 4 and 5 Rupandehi, Lumbini Province, Nepal
East: Jafati village and Vanaksia village through the road of Beldanda Child Welfare N.M.V.
West: Kanchan Ga.Pa.Wada No.5 residence
North: From Kothi River through East West Fireline through Pavki Road and Choupari near Ghola and from Choupari to Vanghusadi via Vanghusadi village, Veldanda and Champagaon.
South: Kanchan Ga.Pa. Ward no. 3, 4 and 5 residence.
Forest area: 446.11 hectares
Main Tree Species
Information on Community Forest Consumer Group
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
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Division Forest Office
Sub-Division Forest Office |
Rupendehi Kanchan |
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Group Name |
Rudrapur Community Forest Users Group |
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Address |
Kanchan Rural Municipality Ward 3,4,5 |
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Group Code Number |
RUP/BH/44/01 |
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Total Households |
4327 Houses |
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Population |
Female:11250, Male: 10385, Total: 21635 |
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Statute approval date |
2054 Asar 20 |
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Committee |
Female: 7, Male: 8, Total: 15 |
Main Animal Species
Information on Community Forest
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
|
Name |
Rudrapur Community Forest |
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Group Name |
Rudrapur Community Forest Users Group |
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Total Area |
446.11 hectares |
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Forest Area |
394.61 hectares |
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Forest Type |
Natural |
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Altitude |
Upto 350 m |
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Climate Type |
Subtropical |
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Average Lifespan |
80 years |
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Tree Coverage |
70 Percentage |
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Soil Types |
Loam, Clay |
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Erosion |
Normal |
Main Bird Species
Information on Forest Management and Fostering
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
|
Compartment Number |
1 (C1) |
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Sub-Compartment Number |
8(Eight) |
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Crop Cycle |
80 years |
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Forest Fostering System |
Irregular Shelterwood System |
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Re-production Time |
10 years |
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Plan Timespan |
10 years |
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C1S2 Tree Count |
2692 Trees |
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Mother Tree and Other Trees Number |
826 Trees |
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Tree Cut Number |
1869 Trees |
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Average Distance between Mother Trees |
22.5x22.5 metres |
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Average Annual Production Volume |
18659.21 cubic feet |
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Feeder Road Length |
3 m wide and 3.16km long |