Forests are the main natural resources of Nepal. Many kinds of forests can be found in our country. Hence we often say, "Green forest is the wealth of Nepal." In fact, forests contribute a lot for the nation's economic upliftment. They have different advantages. They make the environment fresh and beautiful. Many kinds of wild animals can be found in the forest. Sweet songs of different kinds of birds add more attraction to the forests. Medicinal herbs are also found which can be used for natural treatment. We can earn foreign currency by exporting them. Tourists visit green forests of Nepal. Hence tourism can be flourished. Forest help to increase the intensity of rainfall. The Nepalese farmers rely on rainfall. The green forests found in terai region are rich in timber making trees. The last but far from being the least is, the roots of the trees go down to great depth and capture the soil tightly which prevents the occurrence of soil erosion.

The population of Nepal is increasing so rapidly that men have started destroying the jungle at random for cultivation, settlement and other purposes. This should be stopped. The local people should be given authority and responsibility to preserve the forests for their own use. They should be taught the importance of the forests. The government should formulate strong rules. There must be the provision of award for those who help for the conservation of jungle and severe punishment for those who destroy it. In other words, the government must follow a carrot-and-stick approach. The afforestation programme should be carried out all over the country.

It has been too late to launch different programmes to preserve the forests. In this connection, people's involvement is crucial. They should be empowered to preserve the forest for their own habitat.