Trees, Forests and People |Â July 13, 2025
In India, the Forest Rights Act (2006) legally recognizes the land rights of forest-dependent and forest-dwelling communities by granting them decision-making power over the lands they have traditionally depended on. Through the Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights, a key provision under this Act, communities are entitled to protect biodiversity, manage forest produce, and participate in forest planning and decision-making in their customary lands.
