People’s Forest Dependence: A Case Study of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, India

  • Saha D
  • Agarwalla S
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Abstract

A forest, as a rich ecosystem, is the source of livelihood of a large number of people residing in its fringe areas. Forest dwellers’ dependence on the forest varies across forest zones due to several factors, such as natural features and socio-economic-demographic characteristics of the people in different zones. Using econometric tools, this study evaluates the forest dependence of people residing in and around the Similipal Biosphere Reserve in India, constructs an index, and determines key factors affecting the extent of the forest dependence. The study explores household size and non-forest income as sources of alternative livelihood. Forest-zonal characteristics have significant impact on determining the extent of the forest dependence. People’s forest dependence is likely to be more in the periphery compared to the core zone. Therefore, in any initiative for reducing people’s forest dependence, zone-wise differentiation is needed to ensure sustainable development.

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Saha, D., & Agarwalla, S. (2021). People’s Forest Dependence: A Case Study of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, India. Review of Development and Change, 097226612199826. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972266121998269

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