§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what British aid is being given to Nepal for forestry projects, designed to ameliorate flooding. [18963]
§ Mr. BaldryBritish aid for forestry in Nepal addresses two main issues. Through our community forestry project we are helping the Government of Nepal to develop a community-based approach to sustainable forest management for the benefit of people living in the hills. At the same time, our support for forestry research is helping to provide the information needed to develop and improve sustainable forest management interventions. Neither project is designed primarily to ameliorate flooding but both will help by slowing water run off and reducing soil erosion in the hills of Nepal.