Joint Forest Management In Haryana


 
 
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Joint Forest Management

Joint Forest Management (JFM) Programme is an endeavour to fulfill the forestry related needs and aspirations of the local people from the adjoining government forests with their active participation in protection and maintenance of these forest Joint Forest Management in Haryana was started in the year 1972, but government notification in this regard was issued in 1990 after Government of India resolution dated 1st June, 1990.

Main objectives of Joint Forest Management are as follow

  • Existing forests and forest lands should be fully protected. Forest and vegetal cover should be rapidly increased on hill slopes of Shivaliks and Aravallis, in catchment of rivers, rivulets and water reservoirs on semi-arid and arid tracts and on all available wastelands.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Full form of HFDC is Haryana Forest Development Corporation.

    (b) HFDC Limited company has been established mainly for the promotion and development of tree plantation on non-forest lands.

    (c) HFDC is engaged in growing, conversion and sale of trees from earmarked areas of forest lands since 1995-1996.

     

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    In the context of forest management JFM stands for ______________.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Main objectives of JFM is to fully protect existing forests and forest lands.

    (b) Medicinal plants and other Non-Wood Forest Product (NWFP) should be protected is also the objective of JFM.

    Right Option : C
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