Community forest management refers to the collective management, protection, and sustainable use of forest resources by local communities who depend on forests for their livelihoods, cultural practices, and ecological security. It represents a shift from centralized forest governance to participatory approaches where communities are recognized as important stakeholders in conserving and managing natural resources. In the context of gender, resources, and entitlements, community forest management highlights the role of women and marginalized groups in decision-making, resource access, and benefit sharing. Forests provide essential resources such as fuelwood, fodder, food, medicinal plants, water, and materials for household activities. Rural women, particularly in developing regions, often have a close relationship with forest resources because they are primarily responsible for collecting fuel, fodder, and non-timber forest products. However, despite their dependence on forests, women have historically had limited ownership rights, decision-making power, and representation in forest management institutions. Community forest management seeks to address these inequalities by