Forests and Policy: Striking the Balance Between Conservation and Development



India’s biodiversity hotspots, from the Western Ghats to the Northeast, are home to rich forest ecosystems, critical to climate regulation, indigenous livelihoods, and ecological balance. However, rapid urbanisation and infrastructure demands often lead to unsustainable interventions in these green belts.

The need of the hour is not to pause development, but to integrate policy reforms that align ecology and economy.

Key Policy Considerations:

·        Clear Forest Zoning Laws to avoid ambiguity in eco-sensitive regions

·        Digitised Forest Land Records to protect community rights

·        Eco-Tourism Guidelines that preserve while promoting

·        Carbon Credit & Afforestation Incentives for private and public players

·        Technology-Enabled Forest Surveillance through drones and satellite mapping

Balancing Act:

Governments must strike a balance, supporting smart infrastructure projects that are environmentally audited, while investing in massive reforestation programs and biodiversity registries.

Protecting forests is not anti-development, it’s smart development.

#ForestPolicy #SustainableDevelopment #GreenIndia #Afforestation #ClimateChange #EcoSensitiveZones #SmartInfrastructure #CarbonSequestration #BiodiversityConservation #PolicyReform #IndiaGreenFuture #ForestRights #ForestGovernance
Location: Goa, India

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