Community forests: A success story for some
In 1997, villagers of Dozam, Mongar were given a portion of a forest to be managed by them. The villagers were stumped. Like others across the country, they depended on the forest for many things, but managing one seemed beyond their doing. "Many were reluctant and did not have the confidence to carry out the programme,' said chairperson of Dozam community forest, Rinzin.