7th/8th of December 2015 – Field review by TWG members and local stakeholders was conducted in the CFs of Rupandehi and Kapilvastu districts. The purpose of the visit was to observe existing Shorea robusta exploitation in the Terai including reciprocal observation of timber product manufacturers, saw millers and traders as well as forest management and harvesting practices by FUGs. Forest status and management system particularly of Shree Manakamana CFUG and Shree Mayadevi LFG of Kapilvastu; Shree Rajapani CFUG, Shree Lumbini LFG and Shree Pahila Khola CFUG of Rupandehi were observed.
