The Sikkim Forest Conservation: A Way Forward

Author Dilip Pandey
DOI https://ww

Country : India
Subject : Law

Keywords : Forest Conservation, Sikkim, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Climate Change, Sustainable Resource Use, Community Forest Management, Protected Areas, Khangchendzonga National Park, Legislative Measures, S

Abstract

Northeastern India's tiny Himalayan State of Sikkim is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Over 46% of Sikkim's territory is covered in forests, which are essential to the State's economy, culture, and environment. However, a number of issues, such as deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable resource usage, are threatening Sikkim's forests.
To address these problems and ensure the Sikkim forests' long-term preservation, a concerted effort is needed. The Sikkim Government has taken a number of steps, including implementing new forest laws and regulations and establishing community forest management committees, to improve forest management. These elements must be incorporated into this strategy. However, more may be done to improve forest management, such as enhancing the abilities of locals and forest officials and developing and implementing sustainable forest management plans. Sikkim is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including many endangered species. Protecting Sikkim's biodiversity requires improving the management of protected areas and developing and carrying out conservation plans for threatened and endangered species.
Sikkimese citizens have access to a variety of resources from the forests, including lumber, fire wood and medicinal herbs. It is crucial to promote sustainable usage of these resources if we want to ensure that future generations may benefit from them.
This study aims to assess the importance of educating the Sikkimese people about the need of preserving forests. Will this be accomplished through outreach and education efforts? Find out if the State can approach forest conservation holistically in order to ensure that Sikkim's forests continue to provide a variety of benefits to its residents and the environment for many years to come.

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