Invasive plants spread in Myagdi forests as grazing practices decline

Traditional grazing kept invasive plants in check, but its decline has hit herbs collection, local incomes, and government revenue.

A sharp decline in traditional grazing practices is fuelling the rapid spread of invasive plants in Myagdi’s forests, causing a dramatic drop in the production of valuable medicinal herbs. This had led to falling herb yields, shrinking incomes, and reduced government revenue.