Women and men have different types of knowledge about natural resources. Women and men have common needs and interests Women and men have different needs from natural resources. Women can be indirectly represented by men. Using one representative per household as the unit of participation generally excludes women. Women may have access but lack control and ownership of property.
Women lack the capacity to make decisions User groups and management committees are male dominated.
Provision of social support, such as, childcare facilities to relieve women's work burden. A strategy that encourages alliances and support from key male community leaders is effective. Women are a homogeneous group. Women's participation depends on her caste, age and position within the family and family support. Gender biased natural resource management decisions increase women's work burden.