Question

Explain in detail the various forests acts made by Rajasthan Government to conserve forest.

Answer 1

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 :
It was implemented on Oct 25, 1980 in whole India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It includes –

• Prohibition of ecological imbalance by deforestation.
• Prior permission of central government is essential to deserve any reserved forest.
• Central government permission is essential to use forest land for non-forest purposes.
• For using forest land in non-forest purpose, a new forest will be developed in equal area.

National Forest Act, 1988 (Amended 1980 act) 
It’s aims are –

1. To Maintain ecological balance.
2. To ensure environmental stability.