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Odisha’s Community Forest Resource (CFR) Management Plans

Context

In a groundbreaking move, the Odisha government has approved a plan to directly allocate funds to villages located in forested regions for the protection and management of forests. This initiative is part of the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and aims to empower local communities to take charge of their forest resources.

What is the Community Forest Resource (CFR) Plan?

The CFR plan is a framework under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) that gives communities the legal right to protect, manage, and conserve the forest resources on lands they traditionally use.
These plans are developed by local gram sabhas (village councils) and involve tree plantation, forest protection, and management of minor forest produce.
Odisha ranks third in the country in the number of villages granted Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR).
- As of August 2024, 3,659 villages in Odisha have received CFRR titles.
- Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are leading in CFRR implementation, but Odisha’s new initiative is expected to further strengthen its position.

Fact Box:

Forest Cover (India State of Forest Report 2023)

As of 2023, India’s total forest and tree cover stands at 827,357 sq km, or 17% of the total geographical area, marking a net increase of 1,445 sq km from 2021.
Forest Cover: The forest cover alone has grown from 713,789 sq km in 2021 to 715,343 sq km in 2023, now covering 76% of the geographical area.
Tree Cover: India's tree cover increased by 1,289 sq km, reaching 41% of the total geographical area.
Carbon Stock and Sequestration:
Carbon Sink: India has created an additional 29 billion tonnes of carbon sink compared to 2005 levels, contributing significantly to its climate goals.
Carbon Stock: The total carbon stock in India’s forests and tree cover in 2023 is estimated at 7,285.5 million tonnes, an increase of 5 million tonnes since 2021.
By 2030, India aims to increase its carbon stock to 71 billion tonnes through enhanced forest and tree cover as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
Bamboo and Forest Cover Details: India’s bamboo-bearing area is now estimated at 154,670 sq km, marking a 5,227 sq km increase from 2021.
State-wise Performance:
Chhattisgarh (+684 sq km), Uttar Pradesh (+559 sq km), Odisha (+559 sq km), and Rajasthan (+394 sq km) saw the largest increases in combined forest and tree cover.
Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha recorded the highest gains in forest cover.
Forest Cover in Hill and Northeastern Regions:
Hill Districts: India’s hill districts have a total forest cover of 283,713 sq km, which constitutes 40% of the geographical area in these regions. The forest cover in these districts increased by 14 sq km.
Northeast Region: The northeastern region, which has a total forest and tree cover of 174,394.7 sq km (67% of the region's geographical area), saw a decrease of 3 sq km in forest cover.
While the overall area of very dense forests increased by 3,465.12 sq km, moderately dense and open forests saw a decline of 1,043.23 sq km and 2,480.11 sq km, respectively, over the past decade.

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Odisha’s Community Forest Resource (CFR) Management Plans

What is the Community Forest Resource (CFR) Plan?

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Odisha’s Community Forest Resource (CFR) Management Plans

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