Question

The concept of Joint Forest Management does not include:

• A. Government works closer with local people to manage forests.
• B. Locals use forest resources in response to protecting forest ecosystem.
• C. The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.
• D. Sustainable conservation of forests.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Joint Forest Management (JFM) is a collaborative initiative aimed at involving local communities in the sustainable management of forest resources. It fosters a partnership between the government and local communities to protect and manage forests efficiently. The fundamental aspects of JFM include: 

• Collaborative management of forest areas where the government and local communities work together.
• Ensuring that local communities benefit from and are actively involved in forest conservation efforts.
• Utilization of forest resources by locals in a manner that supports the conservation and protection of the ecosystem, ensuring sustainable benefits.
• Promotion of sustainable conservation practices that contribute to the long-term health and productivity of forests.

Based on the above principles, the concept of Joint Forest Management does not include:

The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources. This statement is contrary to the objective of JFM, as it emphasizes development at the expense of forest ecosystems, which goes against the sustainable and protective nature of JFM.

Answer 2

The concept of Joint Forest Management does not include (3) The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.

Additional Context:

• JFM Principles (since 1990):
  • Government-community partnership (option 1)
  • Usufruct rights for protection (option 2)
  • Ecological sustainability (option 4)
• Why Option 3 is Excluded:
  • Contradicts JFM's conservation focus
  • Infrastructure development falls under separate policies
• JFM Outcomes:
  • 25% forest cover increase in JFM areas
  • 1.2 lakh village committees involved nationwide

Correct Answer: (3) The infrastructure development at the cost of forest resources.