Social forestry is an approach that aims to involve local communities in tree planting and forest management on non-forest lands. Its primary goals are to protect the environment, benefit society, and foster rural development. It encompasses various practices like farm forestry, community forestry, and agroforestry, and its implementation is intended to reduce pressure on natural forests.
Which one of the following is correct about social forestry? A) Social forestry concept in India was first used in the year 1987. B) Social forestry helps in management and protection of environment, society and rural development. C) Social forestry projects increase the pressure on existing forests. D) Social forestry scheme is not related to farm forestry, community forestry, extension forestry and agroforestry.
Asked in APPSCCE 2020 Prelims 2020 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Basic Concepts of Environment and Ecology)
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Answer: B. Social forestry helps in management and pro‐ tection of environment, society and rural develop‐ ment.
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