Abstract
A study was carried out in Pind Dadan Khan, district Jehlum to determine the Gender role in biomass production, utilization and management for domestic energy needs. The analysis indicated that more female were involved in looking after and maintenance of trees on farmlands than males. However, females were found less in number when it came to planting activities. The study also revealed that fuelwood was a major source of energy for domestic cooking. The demand for the biofuel expected to increase with increasing human population and decreasing private forest resources.
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