This library began its services early in 1962 (B.S. 2019) as a small supportive unit of the Forest Resources Survey Office (FSRO). In 1976, FSRO was restructured as Forest Survey and Research Office (FSRO) with library as section. In early 80's with the technical assistance from Nepal-UK Silviculture Research Project, This library was further developed and managed under the Forest Research and information center (FRIC), one of its two components. With the restructuring of the Forests Ministry in 1989, this library was separated from the FRIC and given the status of the Central Forest Library (CFL) within Forest Survey and Statistics Division of the Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation. Again in Mid July 1993, this library was given the sectional status of the newly created Forest Research and Survey Center (FRSC).

CFL is the biggest library of its kind in Nepal . This library has been recognized as the Sub-national Forestry Focal Point of SAARC countries and is within Forestry Information Network (FIN) as sub Forestry focal point in Nepal and also an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) London . The library has a collection of about 15,500 items, which include forestry-related books/documents, Journal, periodicals, Microfilm, Microfiche and also a CD-ROM database called TREECD with comprehensive forestry information covering literature published throughout the world from 1939 to 2003.

The library holds a comprehensive collection of forestry literature from many countries around the world. Both internal and external readers make frequent use of the facilities. The library is administered directly by the Department of Forest Research and Survey, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, is located at Research Division.

Objectives 

1. To provide the quality service by making the library as much facilitated as possible and modernizing it;
2. To develop the network with SAARC/ Internationally standard library;
3. To establish database with regard to natural resource management and biodiversity conservation sector; and
4. Fully automated database online for National and International users.

The CFL provided the following services:

• To provide bibliographic information to the researchers and other general users.
• To provide referral services to the users if the item is not available in the library.
• To provide Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) regarding forestry services.
• To strengthen the capability of CFL through networking with other National/International library and Institutions

Existing Facilities

• Computer-2, one for reader's service and other for CDS/ISIS program along master records.
• Library has a collection of about 15500 items, which include forestry-related books/documents, Journal, periodicals, Microfilm, Microfiche and also a CD-ROM database called TREECD with comprehensive forestry information covering literature published throughout the world from 1939 to 2003.
• Spiral Machines
• Microfilm reader-1

Human Resource

Librarian (GO III) heads the section. Other staff include one Library Assistant (NG I)

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Dashrath Mishra
Librarian
Central Forest Library
E-mail: dapsmishra@yahoo.com
Department of Forest Research and Survey
GPO Box 3339 , Kathmandu , Nepal