The study was carried out in selected three development projects viz Chilime Hydroelectric Project in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, East Rapti Irrigation Project in Chitwan district and Annapurna Quarry Private Limited in Dhading district situated at central development region of Nepal. The main objective was to carry out the environmental audit of forest resources in three development projects with reference to their respective EIA reports. Both quantitative and qualitative information were collected to address the objectives. The study found that the proponents usually prepare...