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