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(iv)Forest Reserve benefits and Regulations:<br />

The responses on forest benefit were not as detailed as expected, this may be due to little<br />

knowledge <strong>of</strong> what would occur in the absence <strong>of</strong> the forest, rather than due to lack <strong>of</strong><br />

appreciation for the present forest.<br />

The forestry <strong>of</strong>ficers were very clear on the regulations regarding purchase or extraction <strong>of</strong><br />

forestry products. Villagers were also aware <strong>of</strong> the regulations safeguarding forest products<br />

exploitation. However, a few villagers appeared to be unclear <strong>of</strong> the forest rules and<br />

regulations There is probably a communication problem between the two parties, users and<br />

caretakers.<br />

Knowledge <strong>of</strong> forest benefits<br />

Frequency <strong>of</strong> mention<br />

12<br />

10<br />

8<br />

6<br />

4<br />

2<br />

0<br />

Fresh air<br />

Building<br />

material<br />

Fuel<br />

Heritage<br />

Protects<br />

environment<br />

Others<br />

Business<br />

Don't know<br />

Benefit<br />

Knowledge <strong>of</strong> regulations to obtain<br />

forest produce<br />

Frequency <strong>of</strong><br />

mention<br />

15<br />

10<br />

5<br />

0<br />

Buying from<br />

responsible<br />

persons<br />

Permit from post<br />

Don't know<br />

Procedure<br />

.<br />

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