- Community Reserves are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. - They are managed by a Community Reserve Management Committee. - Hunting is prohibited. - Traditional uses like NTFP collection are allowed if compatible with conservation.
Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2023 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Legal Framework: Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 pertaining to Sanctuaries)
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