Kalpavriksh

Munsiari Visit: Narrative Report(1-4 December,2025)
This report covers a four‑day collective session in Munsiari (1-4 December,2025) with Himal Prakriti,
Kalpavriksh, local Van Panchayat leaders, youth, and Maati Sangathan women. The first three days focused on youth‑driven learning- Forest laws, FRA, and global frameworks. The final day brought Sarpanches and community members together, highlighting challenges of governance, funding, and tourism, and concluding with a shared call to strengthen Van Panchayats, and pursue FRA rights for lasting community control.

Click here to read the entire report:https://kalpavriksh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Munsiari-Visit_Narrative-Report_1Dec-5Dec.pdf

New Update for People in Conservation in Hindi is out! Click here for access:https://kalpavriksh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hindi-Vol.-14-No.1_NEW-Final-for-Web.pdf

New Policy Brief: Understanding the Legal Frameworks Behind Protected Area Declarations

This policy brief examines the complexities surrounding the expansion and declaration of Protected Areas (PAs) and their impact on the rights and livelihoods of local communities. It
highlights how these processes intersect with legal frameworks and underscores the need for equitable, inclusive conservation. The brief also simplifies relevant laws and recent
amendments to help communities better understand and assert their rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). Click here to read the policyhttps://kalpavriksh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PA-Declaration_WLPA-Eng-1.pdf