GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
Assam launched a state-wide enforcement campaign to dismantle illegal sawmills to curb the illegal timber trade and protect forest resources.
The Forest Department of Assam is inspecting all forest divisions to seize illegally processed timber and shut down unauthorized units. The initiative involves mandatory geo-tagged reporting and daily progress updates to ensure transparency in enforcement.
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in curbing illegal timber trade in ecologically sensitive zones like Assam and suggest measures for effective forest governance.
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Keywords: Forest Governance · Illegal Timber Trade · Ecological Conservation · Enforcement Mechanism · Resource Management
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