Deforestation effecting tribal economy

[Praveen Kumar Mandangi]

 
Some tribals collect forest produces and sell them to traders. Some types of forest produces are having good price in market. But deforestation is reducing forest wealth. Increase of population and smuggling are causing deforestation. Smugglers are freely cutting forests by support of corrupt officers and politicians. Timber smuggling should be strictly checked. Population should be also controlled. Valuable forest wealth must be saved.