Question

How are forests and wildlife classified on the basis of purpose of administartion? Explain each type with areas of their destruction.

Answer 1

On the basis of administration, forests and wildlife are classified as under:

• Reserved forests: The most valuable of forests come under this category. Activities like hunting and grazing are prohibited in such forests unless very specific orders are sought.
• Protected forests: One-third forests of India fall in this category. Activities like hunting and grazing are allowable for communities who live on the borderline of these forests.
• Unclassified forests: These forests can belong to either government or individuals, imposes no prohibition on cattle grazing or hunting.