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Joint forest management can strengthen rural economy

Special Correspondent

Would lead to protection of forests

JAIPUR: A workshop organised by the National Forestation Development Board and the Agricultural Finance Corporation in Kota earlier this week underlined the need for evolving an effective strategy for joint forest management in the villages that could strengthen the rural economy.

Kota Divisional Commissioner J.C. Mohanty said the joint forest management would help the villagers get a higher income from the forest areas and ensure protection of flora and fauna with people's participation. Chief Forest Conservator S. Prasad said the measures for conservation of forests should be launched in a scientific manner and plantation should be taken up to increase the density of forests.

The three-day workshop also threw light on coordination between various wings of Government for successful implementation of the National Forestation Programme.

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