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?
- 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.
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