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?
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?

Because they are a branch of the government that is elected by the people, the government’s forest department should have the authority. These forest officials, on the other hand, must not be corrupt and must not accept payments from poachers or smugglers. The forest authorities can efficiently maintain and preserve forest regions by utilising government resources.