Women?s representation has increased both at the cluster level and at the block level A study in nine villages was carried out to document NTFP related information. It has facilitated marketing and enterprise building towards ensuring sustainable livelihoods such as ?siali? plate making, rice processing and a market tie up for gooseberry (Amla). The Parishad widened its activity base from 85 villages in 10 clusters to 125 villages in 15 clusters. The Parishad withdrew the cutting down of green trees, cancelled the long-term lease to private parties and persuaded the State to open ?Kendu? leaf collection centres in the Ranpur belt. The number of conflicts reduced considerably owing to the establishment of cluster level conflict resolution mechanisms, and therefore cases were not always being referred to the police.

The environment policy was not supportive to the community for participating in forest protection and management. -Problems in equity disparity between upper and lower classes of people and inter-village conflicts relating to resource sharing were issues that could not be resolved easily. -Lack of coordination among NGOs would restrict replication of the project. -Despite increase in women?s participation at events, they weren't playing an active role in decision-making owing to restrictions in society or simply because they could not articulate their views. ?Lessons learned: The networks built within and between villages, at varying levels are a sure step towards sustenance of the project.