Environment & Ecology · Forest Legislation & Policy
What major paradigm shift occurred in Indian forest management following the enactment of the Forest (Conservation) Act in 1980?
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- 1Abolition of all national parks and sanctuaries in favor of community reserves
- 2A shift in primary focus from timber extraction revenue to ecological conservation and habitat protection✓
- 3Complete transfer of administrative control to local municipal bodies
- 4Introduction of the first legal procedure for extinguishing private land rights
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A shift in primary focus from timber extraction revenue to ecological conservation and habitat protection
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