Forest grazing and natural regeneration in a late successional broadleaved community forest in Bhutan

Abstract

This study investigated the sustainability of combining forest grazing and timber harvesting with selection felling in a cool broadleaved community forest (CF) in Bhutan. Forest grazing and timber production are critical livelihood activities for many farmers throughout the world, so it is important to understand under what conditions the two activities can be combined. The study was based on a household survey to quantify livestock holdings and grazing patterns, a comparison of two forest inventories to assess forest structure and regeneration, and a study of stumps to quantify harvesting..