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What is Community Forest Resource right?

I have come across headline read as ' Recognition of community forest resource (CFR) rights inside Kanger Ghati National Park' What does it mean?
Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights refer to the legal recognition and ownership of forests and the resources within them by local communities. In the headline 'Recognition of community forest resource (CFR) rights inside Kanger Ghati National Park,' it means that the government or relevant authorities have acknowledged and granted the local communities living inside the Kanger Ghati National Park the rights to manage and use the forest resources within the park. Here are the key points:
  • CFR rights are given to local communities who have traditionally been dependent on forests for their livelihoods.
  • It grants communities the authority to protect, manage, and sustainably utilize the forest resources.
  • Communities can engage in activities like collection of non-timber forest products, grazing, and minor forest produce without infringing national park regulations.
  • This recognition enhances community participation in forest conservation, promotes sustainable practices, and supports local livelihoods.
  • Kanger Ghati National Park has now recognized and legalized the rights of the communities living within its boundaries to access and use forest resources in a sustainable manner, ensuring their socio-economic well-being.
Overall, the recognition of CFR rights is a positive step towards empowering local communities and fostering conservation and sustainable forest management practices.
Answered 2 years ago
Amrita Aspirants