Question

what are the differences between the reserved forests and the protected forests?

Answer 1

Reserved forests

• Contains the most valuable forests in the country
• Forest activities like hinting and grazing are strictly prohibited in such areas and punishable as well.
• Specific orders have to be obtained to carry out any kind of forest activities here.

Protected forests:

• About one-third forests of India come in this category.
• These forests are protected yet special permissions have been granted to the comminutes associated with these forests.
• Activities like hunting and grazing are allowed for communities who live on the fringes of these forests.