- Chepang people live in Nepal.
- The community manages local forests.
- The hills have wild fruits and herbs.
- Some places are sacred to the people.
- The land helps animals move between parks.
- The government sees the area as protected.
- People worry about land rights.
- Leaders must talk with the community.
Difficult words
- community — group of people who live together
- manage — to organize or take care of somethingmanages
- herb — a plant used for food or medicineherbs
- sacred — very special for religious or cultural reasons
- protect — to keep safe from harm or dangerprotected
- land right — legal claim to use or own landland rights
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Discussion questions
- Do you live near a forest?
- Is there a sacred place near you?
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