Question

How does community forestry benefit the community?

Answer 1

1. Forests provide for the needs of wildlife while also supporting livelihoods and offering a variety of ecosystem services, such as carbon storage and flood risk reduction. They use their own rules and procedures to safeguard wildlife from outside threats. They prohibit hunting animals.
2. Farmers were able to diversify crop output by not using synthetic chemicals.
3. Lower building heating and cooling costs.
4. Increased outside contacts and activities helped to strengthen the community.
5. Increased air and water quality.