Forest conservation

Describe the aims of forest policy and the kinds of social forestry.

The British exploited forests and replaced oak with chir pine.

Forest policy 1952, revised 1988: sustainable management and people's needs.

Aim: 33 per cent of the area under forest; protect soil, biodiversity; people's movement.

Social forestry: urban, rural (agro-forestry and community forestry) and farm forestry.

Tribal people's knowledge should be used; make them growers, not just collectors.

Protect forests by sharing their benefits.

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