Community Forest Day 2081, held in Nawalpur with the theme “Effectiveness of Community Forestry: Three Levels of Government and Community Participation,” celebrated community involvement in forest conservation through a tree-planting program and awards for exemplary community forests. Organized by the Division Forest Office and Fecofun Nawalpur, the event included planting 125 trees and recognizing three outstanding forests: Madhyabindu Hariyali Community Forest (First place, Rs. 12,500), Shiv Community Forest (Second place, Rs. 8,500), and Arunkhola Community Forest (Third place, Rs. 6,500). Selection criteria were based on each forest’s social, economic, and environmental contributions. Chief guest Baburam Bishwokarma commended the community’s role in forest protection and called for legal reforms to support conservation efforts. Divisional Forest Officer Basanta Keshab Adhikari highlighted the significant impact of Nawalpur’s 211 community forests, which generated 600 million in revenue last year, aiding local development and poverty alleviation. Speakers also emphasized gender equality, collaborative efforts, and public awareness of forests’ direct and indirect benefits, with Fecofun Chairperson Mana Bhandari concluding the event by thanking participants.