Question

Tribals depend on forest for food and livelihood. Is it fair to prevent them from entering the forest? How can their symbolic relationship be maintained?

Answer 1

No, it is not at all fair to them as their lives totally rely on the forest. They take their food and other necessary things from the forest. Preventing them from entering the forest which is the only source for them to live peacefully will be very unfair. They have a great attachment to forest. Government should protect their right to live their life in forest. The law should only prohibit them from the unethical or inappropriate activities and ceremonies in the forest. 

Answer 2

No, their symbiotic relationship can be maintained by allowing them to live peacefully in designated forest areas without interference. Forests are the basic support system for tribals. They provide them employment through harvesting of forests, raising of plantations, and collection and processing of forest product. The forests also supply fuel, fodder and a variety of forest products for subsistence needs of the tribals. The survival and maintenance of forests are also equally dependent on tribals as they are protective of forests.