Composition of Forest Protection Committee - Environment & Biodiversity

Q.  Under the Joint Forest Management (JFM), each area has a Forest Protection Committee (FPC) consisting of

1) Range Officer
2) Forest guard
3) Local people
4) Representatives of voluntary organizations
- Published on 01 Sep 15

a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
FPC also has village officials. The FPC has rights over minor produce like leaves, twigs and fallen branches. The JFM is for working closely with the local communities in protection and management of forest resources. The FPC’s responsibilities include – Protection against grazing, Prevention of fires and thefts of forest produce, Development of forests according to the management plan, etc.

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  • AKLU SING MURA   -Posted on 22 Oct 17
    un knon question

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