Question

Who are the stakeholders of a forest?

Answer 1

Forest stakeholders:

1. People and organizations that are benefited from the forests are called forest stakeholders.
2. Different forests stakeholders are:

1. Local community:

1. The local tribe or community uses the forest resources for living.
2. Forest resources include fodder, firewood, fruits, and grass for grazing.
3. The forest supports fishing and hunting for the food of the locals.

2. Forest Department Government:

1. The forest land belongs to the government.
2. The government regulates the forest resources and their availability.

3. Industries:

1. The raw materials in the industries are obtained from the forest.

4. Wildlife conservationists:

1. Wildlife conservationists are not directly dependent on forest resources.
2. Conservationists understand the importance of biodiversity and therefore work to protect wildlife.