The term social forestry was used by the National Commission on Agriculture in 1976, to denote tree raising programmes to supply fire wood, small timber and minor forest products to rural population.
Rural income generation through massive plantation work & revenue earning from wood stock value,selling the medicinal plants and energy crops generated by inter crop management are the important task to improve socio-economic condition of rural masses.
Carbon credit earning through Clean Development Mechanism (C D M ) will be an additional INCOME benefit by SOCIAL FORESTRY for Afforestation/Re forestation and Waste land development.
It's a community based work on massive plantation through PANCHAYAT/VILLAGE ASSEMBLY involving farmers,village workers,Govt & private bodies etc etc
under JOINT VENTURE programme.
SOCIAL FORESTRY is a management and protection of forest and afforestation on the degraded land with the purpose of helping in the Environment,Social & Rural development.
Forestry involves the management of forests and wooded lands for environmental, social, and economic benefits. It is typically obtained through formal education in forestry or related fields, such as environmental science or natural resource management. This education provides a foundation in forest ecology, management practices, and sustainable resource utilization. Additionally, hands-on experience through internships or entry-level positions in the forestry industry is often valuable for gaining practical skills and knowledge.
The study of forestry is by some people considered exciting.
The art of forming or of cultivating forests; the management of growing timber.
Studying forestry helps us understand the health of our environment and ecosystems.
Scientists who study forestry are called foresters. They are trained to manage and conserve forests, as well as to promote sustainable forestry practices for the benefit of the environment and society.
Social forestry focuses on the involvement of local communities in managing and benefiting from forests, while farm forestry involves integrating trees on agricultural land to generate income or provide other benefits for farmers. Social forestry often aims to address broader social and environmental issues, while farm forestry is more focused on individual landowners or farmers.
Lalit Kumar Jha has written: 'Social forestry' -- subject(s): Social forestry programs
M. K. Dalvi has written: 'Evaluation of Gujarat social forestry programme' -- subject(s): Evaluation, Social forestry programs
Agroforestry focuses on integrating trees and shrubs on agricultural lands to enhance productivity and sustainability, while social forestry emphasizes community involvement in tree planting and management for social benefits like environmental conservation, livelihood improvement, and community development. Agroforestry is more production-oriented and involves a mix of agricultural and forestry practices, whereas social forestry aims to address social issues through tree planting and management.
It was given by Jack Westoby
Thomas M. Quigley has written: 'Forest health in the Blue Mountains' -- subject(s): Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Forests and forestry, Forests and forestry, Social aspects, Social aspects of Forests and forestry
social forestry programme
Junus Kartasubrata has written: 'Social forestry dan [sic] agroforestry di [sic] Asia' -- subject(s): Forest policy, Agroforestry, Social forestry programs
Louise Y. Mudrak has written: 'Forests and human values' -- subject(s): Forest conservation, Forest ecology, Forests and forestry, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Forests and forestry, Social aspects, Social aspects of Forests and forestry
Charles Victor Barber has written: 'Trial by fire' -- subject(s): Deforestation, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Forests and forestry, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Forest fires, Environmental aspects of Forest policy, Environmental aspects of Forests and forestry, Forest fires, Forest policy, Forests and forestry, Health aspects, Health aspects of Forest fires, Health aspects of Forest policy, Social aspects, Social aspects of Forests and forestry, Social forestry programs
Tahsina Akhter has written: 'The role of social forestry in poverty alleviation of rural women' -- subject(s): Social conditions, Economic conditions, Rural women, Forests and forestry
The programs of DENR are:community based forestry programsoil conservation and watershed managementforests protectionintegrated social forestry programcommunity forestry programforest land management programcoastal environment management program