Introduction to SEPL Management

Local government in forest management Forests (Forests & Tree cover 80.5%, 36.6% under dense forests) 93% of natural habitats (largely forests) owned by individual clans, village, district councils Nagaland Village & Area Councils Act, 1978: grants Village Council powers & duties to (s.12 (1)) 'to supervise proper maintenance of forests' ✔ Traditional conservation practices and ✔ folkloric traditions to protect biodiversity ✔ No separate budgetary allocations ✔ Nagaland Communitisation of Public Institution & Services Act of 2002 o Ownership & management of education, health care, water, tourism and biodiversity conservation-delegation of powers & responsibilities to local government-Govt funds & technical advice

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