Research Article | Published: 01 June 2002

Joint forest management in the states of uttar pradesh & uttaranchal of india: a critical appraisal

S. K. Gupta and R. M. Singhal

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 1/2 | Page No. 78-82 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-XUJUCH | Cite this article

Abstract

The state of Uttar Pradesh adopted JFM in 1997 and the state of Uttaranchal continued to adhere to the same after formation of new state with a view to develop a sense of ownership among local communities about forest resources. Attitudinal change, institutional development, and participation of local communities in the management through sharing of authority and responsibility towards protection and maintenance of forests along with distribution of usufructs were the salient features of the programme. Labour contribution by village communities and involvement of NGOs were envisaged to strengthen the participation of communities in the programme. But, it has been revealed that irrational allocation of finance and stressing more on saving for Village Development Fund are creating unhealthy situation for amelioration of village forest ecosystem and villagers’ economy, which need appropriate attention.

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Gupta, S.K. and Singhal, R.M., 2002. Joint forest management in the states of uttar pradesh & uttaranchal of india: a critical appraisal. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(1/2), pp.78-82. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-XUJUCH

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2002

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