NAT. SOC. FORESTRY I

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The National Social Forestry Project for India will provide continuing assistance initiated under earlier credits to two states (Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) to expand and improve their social forestry activities, and will initiate investment in two other states (Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan). It will increase supplies of fuel wood, small timber, poles, bamboo, fodder, and other minor forest products. It will also strengthen institutional capabilities including the strengthening of the central social forestry support office for better planning and management of forestry resources, through provision for additional staff, training of existing personnel, research and additional vehicles, and equipment. Wood balance and other studies will be carried out, and programs will be conducted to promote fuel saving devices.