Perceived adverse impacts undermine socio-economic benefits of resin tapping to the rural livelihood in far-western Nepal
Abstract Chirpine (Pinus roxburghii), also known as longleaf Indian pine, is the most tapped pine species in several Asian countries, including Nepal, for its high resin yield. Resin tapping in Chirpine trees has been a longstanding practice in mid-hills of Nepal for the last several decades. This s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-07-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09165-x |
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| Summary: | Abstract Chirpine (Pinus roxburghii), also known as longleaf Indian pine, is the most tapped pine species in several Asian countries, including Nepal, for its high resin yield. Resin tapping in Chirpine trees has been a longstanding practice in mid-hills of Nepal for the last several decades. This study aimed to evaluate the social impacts of resin tapping from Chirpine forests on the rural socio-ecological dynamics of Nepal’s mid-hills. Using a representative sample of 302 forest users from 20 community forest user groups in three far-western districts, we applied the structural equation modeling approach to examine both the positive and negative perceived effects of resin tapping on the rural livelihoods. While respondents acknowledged the positive impacts of resin tapping on local employment and community development activities, many respondents stressed the negative environmental outcomes, including increased fire incidents, water scarcity, and higher mortality of pine trees. Results suggest that rich and male respondents are less likely to realize the negative impacts of resin tapping, whereas a member of community forest user groups is more likely to view resin tapping favorably. Understanding the perspectives of forest users on resin tapping within evolving socio-ecological dynamics shaped by changing social, demographic, and economics factors is critical for ensuring the sustainability of Chirpine based human-nature interactions. |
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| ISSN: | 2045-2322 |