Question

Who are stakeholders in respect of forests? Which one of these cause maximum damage to forest and how?

Answer 1

Stakeholders in respect of forest are those people who utilize various forest products. These are:

(i)The people who live in and around the forest.

(ii) Industrialist engaged in manufacture of furniture, plywood and sports goods.

(iii) Forest department of government.

(iv) Wild-life and nature enthusiasts

The industrialists cause maximum damage to forests as they consider the forest as merely a source of raw material for their factories.