Structural Changes in Forest Departments

This paper considers how, in the last decade, forest departments in India have had to modify management systems in line with the latest policy emphasis on Joint Forest Management. The author argues for the need to decentralise decision making in state Forest Departments, and for greater participation and transparency.

This paper is also WWF - India's: Policy and Joint Forest Management Series No: 2

Available through:~WWF India - 172 - B Maxmueller Marg Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110-003