Question

Briefly describe the role of enthusiasts in its management.

Answer 1

Forest management:

1. Forest resources are necessary for the living of the forest stakeholders.
2. Management of forest resources is important to ensure the availability of resources.

Wildlife enthusiasts:

1. Wildlife enthusiasts or conservationists are concerned about the wildlife population and work towards maintaining biodiversity.

Role of enthusiasts:

1. Bishnoi community:

1. The Bishnoi community considers saving wildlife part of their religion.
2. Amrita Devi Bishnoi and other community members worked towards protecting the Khejri trees in the Khejari village in Rajasthan.

2. Nomadic shepherds

1. The flock of sheep of the nomadic shepherds was driven to the Himalayan regions to graze on the Alpine meadows.
2. Grazing controlled the grass growth and fed the flock.