Enumerate the features of Joint Forest Management.

In order to reduce the deforestation and forest depletion, a new paradigm has recently emerged, called “Joint Forest Management” (JFM).

a. This is the activity which involves the participation of people in managing forest Village committees take part in safeguarding the forest.

b. Forest department along with the village people share the ownership and benefits of the management.

c. It encourages the development of partnerships between local people and the forest department to manage forest lands jointly.

d. It encourages local people to protect forest areas in order to prevent free grazing of livestock.