<i>Lok Vanaki</i> - a recent innovative approach for managing private forestry in Madhya Pradesh, India

Authors

  • A.K. Bhattacharya Conservator of Forests, Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, MP, India
  • Bijendra Basnyat Senior Research Officer, NARMA Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. Post Box 13536, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v15i2.347

Keywords:

Private forestry, Forest acts, Management plan, MP, India

Abstract

This paper highlights on Lok Vanaki (private forestry) scheme, an innovative and decentralized approach for managing private forestry of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and examines on policy provisions, implementation status and explore on issues associated with its implementation. This scheme was launched in Madhya Pradesh in April 1999 for promoting multi-tier scientific management of neglected and degrading forests on private holdings. The State Government has taken adequate measures to provide sufficient legal support to the whole initiative. Lok vanaki has not only helped on conservation and development of private forestry but also in socio-economic upliftment of people. It has also contributed in reducing the unemployment rate of the country concept through the charter foresters, who are fully authorized for preparation, implementation and monitoring of the plan. Efforts are underway to make the programme successful through political commitment. Key words: Private forestry, Forest acts, Management plan, MP, India. Banko Janakari Vol.15(2) 2005 pp24-27

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Bhattacharya, A., & Basnyat, B. (2007). <i>Lok Vanaki</i> - a recent innovative approach for managing private forestry in Madhya Pradesh, India. Banko Janakari, 15(2), 24–27. https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v15i2.347

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