Acknowledgements
This research work was financially supported by Nepal Agroforestry
Foundation (NAF). The authors acknowledge the contribution of the Terai
Private Forest Development Association (TPFDA) and their staffs for
their support during data collection and Mr. Nawa Raj Chapagain who
helped produce the study area map. We truly appreciate the comments of
anonymous reviewers. All remaining mistakes are the responsibility of
the authors.