Traditional Landuse Practices in Bhutan

Chhuzhing

irrigated land (rice field)

Kamzhing

rain fed dry land cultivation (maize and other cereals)

Tsamdro

natural pasture/grass land, on which an individual or a community has grazing rights

Tseri

long-fallow rotation/shifting cultivation

Pangzing

very scant tree cover and short-fallow rotation

Sokshing

public woodlot, on which either individuals or a community have user rights for leaf-litter, fodder, and dry firewood

Reesup: Village Forest Guard (Roles)

• Ensure adequate and equal distribution of timber and firewood in the community

• Restriction of forestry extraction activities during the summer months (June-Oct)