Status of Joint Forest Management in Nagaland

Abstract

The paper gives an account ahout the status of Joint Forest Management (JFM) in the State of Nagaland. The land holding pattern in the State is totally different from the other States. In the State, most of the land belongs to people. The involvement of people has playerl an important role in protection and conservation of forests. Through JFM programme people are also getting involved in biodiversity conservation. The Samanvit Gram Vanikaran Smriddhi Yojna (SGVSY) and National Afforestation Programme (NAP) implemented by Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) have given momentum to JFM programme in the State which lead to increase in dense forest cover. The JFM programme is very successful in the State.