A baseline and need identification survey of agro-ecological research sites at Chambas, Maduwa, Chhahara and Bhakimli representing from river basin to high hill domains, respectively was carried out at different periods from February to May 1998. The participatory rural appraisal was the main technique of data collection. The survey resul ts reveal that the sites are located not so far from road heads. Rainfall pattern is almost similar at all the sites with monsoon generally running from June/July to September/October……….

A baseline and need identification survey of agro-ecological research sites at Chambas, Maduwa, Chhahara and Bhakimli representing from river basin to high hill domains, respectively was carried out at different periods from February to May 1998. The participatory rural appraisal was the main technique of data collection. The survey resul ts reveal that the sites are located not so far from road heads. Rainfall pattern is almost similar at all the sites with monsoon generally running from June/July to September/October……….