SOME NATURAL PRODUCTS OF FOREST IN SOUTHWEST BENGAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

A large number of forest resources are available in various parts of our country. Pattern of collection and use of forest resources are different even the processing and preservation process is also different from one site to another site. All natural products are used directly or indirectly for the use of local people in various purposes. In the forest of Southwest Bengal such important natural products are available in and around the forest round the year. In this communication, 20 very important plant products and their direct value have been presented under the jurisdiction of Southwest Bengal Forest. The significant role of Joint Forest Management Committees (JFMC) are immense and they are involved to make the system sustainable even they serve as a master ruler to run the process smoothly even to manage the biodiversity. In this article various types of plant based items have been presented viz. whole plant, roots, barks, flowers, fruits, seeds and resins. These are a potent source of economy as well as a good source of chemical constituents to develop various types of industries.