Social forestry is the management and protection of forests, and afforestation on barren lands, with the goal of helping environmental, social, and rural-urban development. Unlike traditional forestry that focuses mainly on timber for industry, social forestry puts people first. Main Types of Social Forestry Type Where It Happens Key Purpose Farm Forestry On farmers’ own land Grow trees for fuel, fodder, fruit, timber. Extra income for farmers Community Forestry Common village lands, panchayat land, roadsides Managed by the whole community for collective needs like fuelwood & grazing Extension Forestry Wastelands, canal banks, railway lines, roadside Increase forest cover outside traditional forest areas Agroforestry Farm fields Combine trees with crops/livestock on same land. Improves soil + yield...
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