Forest Dwellers Vs Forest Rights

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A large number of people have been traditionally dependent on the forest for their livelihood. Many such members of the forest communities in a recent development, find themselves evicted with their claims rejected. A view of Jaunsar tribal women collecting fodder, Uttarakhand.

Abstract: Hundreds of forest dwellers’ right to forest land has been rejected without following procedures established by law, showing poor implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006.

The article should be cited as G’nY Staff, 2019. Forest dwellers vs Forest rights, Geography and You, 19(15): 40-45.