Identifying Indicators for Successful Implementation of Joint Forest Management in Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

Arunachal Pradesh joined the JFM stream in October, 1997 by a resolution being passed by the State Government. At present about 10 projects are being implemented under this scheme in different parts of the State. However, looking at the vast geographical area, unsettled status of land, low human population, community ownership and customary laws, the whole concept requires a review specially in North-Eastern States. In the present paper an effort has been made to analyse the problems and prospects of JFM implementation in Arunachal Pradesh.