The training was held for 8 days in December 2002. This training was designed to orient the participants, both foresters and non-foresters, on the concepts, approaches and processes of NTFP management, providing the participants with practical tools to manage NTFPs at the community level. Forest Rights and Livelihoods Training The Forest Rights and Livelihoods Training was launched in order to raise the awareness of participants on multiple aspects of community forest management policies. This training oriented the participants on the concepts, approaches and processes of community forestry so as to increase their ability to claim for rights and responsibilities by forest users.