The major tool in the hands of the Forest Departments to protect forest areas is the Forest Act of 1927. Its salient features are:

A. Government is the supreme owner of forestland
B. Forests have been classed as reserved forests, protected forests, unclassed forests and community forests (Guzara forests), according to the need of protection
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b) ✔

Last Updated: May 23, 2024