Sustainable forest management in India

In India, the criteria and indicators approach for sustainable forest management is being implemented on a pilot basis since 2000. The initiative, known as the Bhopal-India process, has over the years endeavoured to formulate a working framework for the achievement of the goals of sustainability specific to the national forestry conditions. Forests provide a wide range of ecological, economic and socio-cultural benefits for the communities, enhancing their quality of life. However, the dynamics of forest management in a developing country is unique, as the multiple uses of forests are clearly felt in a multi-stakeholder environment. The application and monitoring of criteria and indicators by the communities together with effective institutionalization and capacity-building can provide us tools to review the progress towards our goals of sustainability. This article discusses the application of criteria and indicator approach for sustainable forest management, giving a picture of the present situation in the country towards achievement of sustainability of our forest resources. Keywords: Criteria and indicators approach, forest management, sustainability

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EmperorTux (2009-12-19)

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