We saw 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?
The forest department of the government should have the authority to decide the management of forest produces. This is because the forest department is the caretaker of the forest land and is responsible for any damage to the forest.
Also, the people who live in and around the forests should also be involved in the decision-making of managing the forest's produce. This is because these people have been living in forests and maintaining them for generations. They know