Role of Non-governmental Organisations in Social forestry

Non-Governmental Organisations have a great potential in promoting Social Forestry. They serve as a bridge between the Forest Department and the people. A few of these organisations, e.g, Village Reconstruction Organisation, Shanti Niketan, Shram Mandir Trust, Dasholi Gram Swaraj Seva Sangh etc., are doing tree planting successfully. However, they need considerable support in the fields of training, documentation, funding etc. The Forestry Extension Organisations will have to provide support activities and encourage Non-Government Organisations to expand their activities. For this purpose, suitable institutions at regional levels are indicated.