Question

Explain any five silent features of Joint Forest Management (JFM).

Answer 1

Following are the silent features of Joint Forest Management:

1. Collaborative management: It is a partnership between the government and local communities to save forests.
2. Village Forest Committees (VFCs): Local committees are established to manage and protect forests.
3. Benefit Sharing: Communities receive a portion of forest resources such as timber and non-timber goods.
4. Sustainable Practices: Focusses on sustainable forest management, such as afforestation and regeneration.
5. Community Empowerment: Local communities are given legal rights and responsibilities regarding forest management.