Nepal’s annapurna conservation area earns millions from resources
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The Annapurna Conservation Area Project in Kaski, Nepal collected 38.65 million Nepalese Rupees, about 300,000 US dollars, last fiscal year by collecting fees for the use of natural resources.
The project earns money from collecting medicinal herbs, wood, and stones through 57 conservation area management committees. In the fiscal year 2081/82, the office collected 57.71 million Nepalese Rupees, and 39.09 million Nepalese Rupees in 2080/81. The management committees use the funds to support annual programs and plans.
The Annapurna Conservation Area is known for the collection and export of valuable yarsagumba, a medicinal herb, which provides important income for local people. The project office also runs awareness campaigns related to the use and conservation of natural resources. Additionally, the project spends revenue from tourist entry fees on conservation activities and tourism promotion, including trail maintenance, waste management, small irrigation, drinking water projects, and income-generating activities.
Tourists who visit restricted areas within the conservation area also pay fees that contribute to state funds.
