Explain giving example where active involvement of local people lead t

1.	Explain giving example where active involvement of local people lead to efficient management of forest.
Answer» (i) In West Bengal the Sal forests had been very badly degraded. (ii) A forest officer involved villagers protection of Sal forest and gave them employment in silviculture and harvesting operations. (iii) Villagers were allowed to collect firewood and fodder on a nominal payment. (iv) Within a period of 10 years the previously worthless forests became valuable.

Explain giving example where active involvement of local people lead to efficient management of forest.

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(i) In West Bengal the Sal forests had been very badly degraded.

(ii) A forest officer involved villagers protection of Sal forest and gave them employment in silviculture and harvesting operations.

(iii) Villagers were allowed to collect firewood and fodder on a nominal payment.

(iv) Within a period of 10 years the previously worthless forests became valuable.