Question

Which of these stakeholders of forests causes the maximum damage to the forest?

• A. People who live in or around the forest.
• B. Industrialists.
• C. Wildlife and native enthusiasts.
• D. Forest department of the government.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Industrialists.

The correct option is B

Stakeholders:

1. A person who is interested or concerned about some valuable organization or assets.
2. Forest is a reserve of natural resources and has four types of stakeholders.
   • People who live in or around the forest.
   • Industrialists.
   • Wildlife and native enthusiasts.
   • Forest department of the government.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Industrialists consider forest resources as a source of raw material and thus exploit forests to the maximum extent for their benefit without caring for the environment.
2. They do not aim at optimum use of forest resources and cause damage to the biodiversity of the forest.
3. Local people get deprived of their daily needs.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

People who live in or around the forest aim at optimum use of forest resources even if it's for commercial sale along with their own consumption.

Option C:

Wildlife and native enthusiasts do not depend on the forests but take interest in their management, conservation, and sustainable development.

Option D:

1. The Forest department takes care of the existing needs of the people and focuses on the conservation of forests.
2. Although they use forest resources to meet the demands of citizens, their aim is optimum use of forest resources.
3. But sometimes their result in the loss of biodiversity of the forests.

Final answer: Industrialists cause the maximum damage to the forest.