Question

write down the basic objective of forest policy in jammu and kashmir

Answer 1

This new forest policy for Jammu & Kashmir describes various strategies for sustainable management of forest resources. It also emphasises on enhancement of forest carbon stocks and provides for 100 percent incentives flow to the local community.

 

Jammu and Kashmir Government launched this new forest policy aimed at conserving biodiversity, rehabilitation and protection of degraded forests among others. It describes various strategies for sustainable management of forest resources. Also emphasises on enhancement of forest carbon stocks and provides for hundred percent incentives flow to the local community,

See Also

Draft: Jammu and Kashmir state forest policy 2010.
Act: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest (Conservation) Act, 1997.
Report: India State of Forest Report.
Policy: National Forest Policy.
Report: India's forest and tree cover – contribution as a carbon sink.
Feature: Forests – losing its soul.
Feature: Forest cover in Indian Himalayan states – an overview.
Report: Report of the joint committee on the scheduled tribes bill, 2005.

 

Answer 2

Answer:

The basic objectives of forest policy in j&k are:

1. Conservation of bio diversity and natural habitat through preservation of forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna.

2. Extending tree cover area in the state.

3. Meeting livelihood needs of forests dependent communities to reduce their poverty.

4. Sustainable supply of forests produces by improving productivity of existing forests.