Question

Mention the stakeholder's role in the management of forests?

Answer 1

Forest stakeholder:

1. The individuals or communities dependent upon the forest are known as forest stakeholders.
2. The stakeholder uses the forest resources like medicine, food and fodder for their livelihood.
3. The forest stakeholders include the local community, the Government of Forest Department, industries and wildlife enthusiasts.

Stakeholder's role in forest management:

1. Forest management is important to maintain forest biodiversity.
2. The forest stakeholders are in close association with the forest and, therefore, aware of the requirements for forest management.
3. The Bishnoi community in Rajasthan is actively involved in wildlife conservation.
4. The Khejri trees were protected in the Khejari village in Rajasthan by Amrita Devi Bishnoi and other community members.
5. The Chipko movement involved hugging the trees to prevent them from cutting by the contractors in the Garhwal district.
6. The Forest department prevents the cutting of trees and hunting.
7. Wildlife enthusiasts play a major role in spreading awareness about forest management and its importance.