The article gives an assessment of forests as a main resource of Nepal. The article brings awareness about the importance of afforestation and argues it should be encouraged. Forest is an important component of the earth's environment. The article discusses on the topographic details of Nepal, its bio-diversity and natural vegetation. It raises the issue of deforestation in Nepal which is a serious problem due its intensity and environmental implications. So the author calls for the immediate attention of planners and policy makers for remedial action for the preservation of the dwindling forests of Nepal. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-23)