Sati Karnali Community Forest User Group (CFUG) of Kailali district saw its earnings soar to Rs 8.6 million in one year from the sale of rattan (Calamus tenius), making it the highest earning forest group in the country. When the government's Beteni forest was first handed over to the group during the early 90s, the forest was nearly gone and rattan was dying out, especially in Narayanpur and Dhansighpur villages after an increase in migrant populations from the hills. Now with the collective effort of the local community, the forest cover has been restored with tree plantations and nurseries that has benefitted more than 800 families.