Sustainable Forest Management

Earlier, in our village's forest, we found many abundant herbs. But unfortunately, the roots of these herbs in the forest are being severely destroyed. So, we will try to keep them alive for this. I will go a bit.

— Devisingh Solanki · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

We should protect forest trees for a pure environment.

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

If we want to build a developed India, we should stop destroying forests.

— Kachala Choudhary

Our ancestors used to live, grow and maintain trees, and collect fruits and roots. Now, with all the trees gone, many conveniences are being lost. Let us all plant trees again.

— Bisendra Naik · Kasipur, Rayagada, Odisha

I have been living in this village since my grandfather's time. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has changed a lot; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, the forest will be destroyed within the next 20 years, and all kinds of wild animals, medicinal trees, and plants will vanish. The younger generation should be taught traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders and transfer it to the next generation, and camps should be organized to preserve it.

— DASHARATH SINGH · Jamunkira, Sambalpur, Odisha

To save the environment, more trees and plants should be planted. But nowadays people are not planting them. They are only cutting them down. Everything is slowly getting destroyed.

— VEER SINGH SIJUI · Durusai, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand

We have been living in this village for nearly 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has undergone many changes; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, the forest will be destroyed, and all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and vines will vanish. Camps should be organized to teach the younger generation traditional forest and tribal knowledge from the elders, to pass it on to the next generation, and to preserve it.

— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha

We should not cut down forests. If deforestation occurs, we will not get oxygen, and there will be a shortage of medicinal herbs, which will make us sick.

— Chanda · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

We want to advise the government that, to build a developed India, it should not cut forests, save the environment, and ensure the system protects the tribals.

— Kachala Choudhary

We have been living in this village for approximately 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. There have been many changes in the forest; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, along with the destruction of the forest, all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and creepers will disappear. Camps should be organized to teach traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders to the younger generation, transfer it to the next generation, and preserve it.

— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha

To save water and forests, we should plant trees and protect them. We should not cut them down, as we get pure air and water from them. Therefore, we should protect the forests.

— Ram Kumari

I want to bring back the medicinal items, food items, and root vegetables found in our forest, so that they do not disappear.

— Laxmi Bagh · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha

Medicinal plants and roots found in the forest are no longer available. We must protect them.

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

Destruction should not happen in the name of development. Water, forest, and land should be saved.

— Devisingh Solanki · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

Our Similipal forest is getting destroyed day by day, so the government needs to pay attention to it.

— Arati Khandapatra

We should preserve our culture so that herbs and forests remain.

— Chanda

Village - Chota Chakri, forests should be protected. Chemical fertilizers should not be used in farming.

— Man Singh Bankira

Our medicinal herbs, vegetables, fruits, and trees are depleting from the forests.

— Kachala Choudhary

My name is Susmita Pradhan. We are the indigenous, original inhabitants. We wish to live in harmony with nature, producing our own food. We are demanding the government to conserve the things that are disappearing from the market. We are requesting the government to restore the forest products like roots and various forest items that are disappearing.

— RITARANI PRADHAN · Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha

If we don't take care, the forest will be destroyed.

— Chanda

It seems that in a few years, the government will destroy the entire forest, and it feels as if the indigenous people have taken it upon themselves to save the environment.

— Kachala Choudhary

A request to the Sudha government by 2047: all forests that are being destroyed should be protected. Beyond that, in our country, people will receive all kinds of facilities, meaning poor people will get houses.

— Ulapi Sahu · Patnāgarh, Balangir, Odisha

Even many large trees in the forest have been depleted, and there are no medicinal herbs left. Animals and birds in the forest are also disappearing. Therefore, we absolutely need the forest.

— Mukunda Majhi · Udulibeda, Malkangiri, Odisha

It is certainly remembered. Our people are destroying forests. As a result, when they go to the forest, no forest products, including food items, can be found. It would have been better if forests were not destroyed.

— jitendra khila · Lachery, Malkangiri, Odisha

My name is Isaac Sabar, village Zero Number, Panchayat Mandi Mandi, District Kandhamal. I feel that in the current situation, people used to use traditional forest products, which are forest-derived goods, in large quantities to sustain their livelihoods, but due to the lack of forests, they have disappeared. We want to restore the forests so that we can enjoy those forest products just like our ancestors used to.

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

The government should protect the traditions and forests of the tribals; if the tribals exist, the forests will also be safe.

— Gopal · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

I myself want to bring back the lost forest produce, which people are over-exploiting.

— Priti Majhi

I see a lot of I see a lot of trees being cut down in the name of development and I think it is important to share and spread awareness about the importance of environment and how they are linked to our

— sophia akoijam · Imphal, Imphal West, Manipur

It is only due to your (mere) invitation/request that there is a lack of trees and plants on the hills. As a result, we are not getting rain on time. Also, due to deforestation, wood, leaves, or roots, which were helpful for our survival, are not available. Therefore, we request the government to plant trees and plants in our forests as part of afforestation. And if some assistance was provided, it would have been good. Proper management.

— Subash Sabhasundar · Maradipanga, Kandhamal, Odisha

The government should promote and protect forests.

— Surajsingh Parmar · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

From the perspective of an Adivasi, a developed India means that forests will be maintained and there should be an increase in forests, and no new construction.

— Gopal · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

If we don't save the herbs of the jungle, then all of us will be destroyed.

— Chanda

We want to bring all the traditional medicines, including roots and herbs, that are available. And we want to save the forest. All the traditional games that were played...

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha