We saw in this chapter that there are four main stakeholders when it comes to forests and wildlife. Which among these should have the authority to decide the management of forest produce? Why do you think so?

Explanation

Below given people/community have the authority to decide the management of forest produce :
(i) The people who lives in or around are dependent on forest produts livelihood.
(ii) The forest department that owns the land and controls the forest resources and their produce.
(iii) The wildlife and nature enthusiasts who want to conserve nature in its original form as far as possible. The local people who live in or around the forests must have more say in deciding the management of forest produce. They take the materials only up to their needs from the forest resources and try to replenish these resources.