The substantial role of gender with particular reference to women in agroforestry systems of mid hills are highlighted. The study showed that women make important decisions and contribute their labor in household, farm, livestock and forestry activities. The degree of their involvement, however, vary among socioeconomic groups. It was found that, on average, women worked in various activities for 12 hours 49 minutes in a day while men worked 8 hours 5 minutes. The working time of both were observed to be longer in monsoon than in winter.
Women have a significant role in the management of tree species.
The analysis of labor use patterns also indicated significant difference in the involvement of women as compared to men. Preference criteria for tree species were also different between gender. However, some tree species like Saurauia napaulensis, Ficus roxburghii, Ficus nerifolia and Alnus nepalensis were preferred by both men and women. Overall, women as compared with men, involve more in agroforestry production and management activities. Tree plantation program conducted by PAC has brought some changes and consequences at Salle village.