Abstract
Bamboos are important sources of income for rural households in Nepal and elsewhere. This paper highlights bamboo research and development activities that have so far been carried out in Nepal and the prospects for future research and development. Bamboos, the perennial woody grasses, are one of the very important non-timber forest products of Nepal. They are an important component of rural farming system. These play a critical role in rural economy and helps sustain livelihoods of many rural households, in particular social and economically disadvantaged groups. Bamboo culms and its various products are readily sold and bought in the market (Poudyal, 1992; Das, 1999). It is in this context that Bamboo is increasingly identified as potential species for poverty reduction programs in many countries including Nepal. Box 1 indicates the importance of Bamboo for domestic as well as commercial purposes. Despite its importance, management and commercial utilization aspects are not yet fully explored to its potential in Nepal.
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