Question

Role of forest in rural areas of south east asia

Answer 1

the report presents the general wood energy situation in South Asia, together with some country specific presentations: two from Bangladesh, one on the policy and strategy in support of non-forest area woodfuel production, and the second on the role of non-forest land in woodfuel production; one from India, to highlight the woodfuels under community forestry protection in Orissa State; two from Pakistan, one dealing with integration of woodfuel production, flow and utilization in the training curricula of the PFI, and the second on production of woodfuel in non-forest lands and its flow to users; and one from Sri Lanka, also on the role of non-forest land on woodfuel production. Part II also includes the framework which explains the factors that affect farm household-level decisions regarding agroforestry. Annexures in the report encompass the details of inaugural and closing sessions, workshop program, list of participants, etc.. 

Answer 2

to enhance food security 
to alleviate poverty ,and
to encourage the sustainable management of natural resources