CFUGs are required by law to

• Empower women

• Enhance rural livelihoods

• Provide pro-poor programs

• Share forest benefits with all members

• Sustainably harvest forest resources

• Conserve & improve forest ecosystems

They have the right to

• Self-organization and governance

• Continue traditional forest uses

• 100% of revenues derived from their activities

• Manage all forest resources under their stewardship