Joint Forest Management Joint Forest Management
Study guide for Joint Forest Management under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation. Study guide for Joint Forest Management under Climate Change Environmental Administration for UPSC Civil Services Preparation.
Joint Forest Management (JFM)
A participatory forest management strategy where the Forest Department and local village communities (Forest Protection Committees) share the responsibility, management, and usufruct rights of forest resources.
Importance in UPSCUPSC में महत्व
JFM is a critical intersection of Environment, Governance, and Social Justice (GS Paper III & II). It tests the evolution of forest policy from colonial 'exclusionary' models to 'participatory' models.
Learning Outcomesसीखने के परिणाम
- Master foundational concepts and mechanisms of Joint Forest Management.
- Evaluate spatial distribution, institutional frameworks, and policy dimensions.
- Apply high-yield mnemonics to solve tricky Prelims and Mains questions.
Prerequisitesआवश्यक शर्तें
- National Forest Policy 1988
- Indian Forest Act 1927
- Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (FRA) 2006