How can a community help in preserving forest resource?

Question

How can a community help in preserving forest resource?

Answer 1

First, identify with other community members what the threats are to the forest. What are the sources of pollution? Who is cutting down the trees? Is there a lack of water and, if so, why?

Next, the community needs to identify what it has control over. Can it educate the community so that people do not pollute so much? Can it provide alternatives to individuals who cut down wood for their homes or fuel? Can/will it approach the government to legislate to prevent the cutting down of trees? Can/will it approach law enforcement to enforce existing laws to protect the forest?

You should also network with international NGOs that are focused on protecting forests.