(1) One or more forest management systems may, on the basis of the geographical location, be adopted in the national forest area situated in the forest protection area.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, in making the work plan of the national forest being managed under other forest management system situated within the forest protection area, it shall be made subject to the work plan referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 15.
(3) Allocation of benefits earned from the management of the forest protection area pursuant to sub-section (2) shall be in accordance with the prevailing law relating to the National Natural Resources and Finance Commission.
(4) The Government of Nepal may declare the forest conservation area as a bio-corridor for the wildlife.