Question

Describe any 3 features of ''joint forest management ''??

Answer 1

In India joint forest management (JFM) program furnishes a good example for involving local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests. The program has been in formal existence since 1988 when the state of Odisha passed the first resolution for joint forest management. JFM depends on the formation of local (village) institutions that undertake protection activities mostly on degraded forest land managed by the forest department. In return, the members of these communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like non-timber forest produces share in the timber harvested by successful protection.
Features :-
1) Under this type of management, local communities are involved in the management and restoration of degraded forests. This is the most unique feature of this program.
2) The major purpose for JFM is to protect forest encroachment, grazing, theft and fire.
3) It also helps to improve the condition of forests in India in accordance to joint forest management plan.

Answer 2

Local communities participate in the taking care of forests
It works for the improvement of forest
It protect against theft and grazing