Joint Forest Management in Karnataka empowers rural communities to protect and benefit from forests through Village Forest Committees, creating a collaborative model that improves both forest health and local livelihoods.
Karnataka's forests regulate monsoon patterns and groundwater recharge across 20 percent of the state, directly affecting water availability for 68 million residents through transpiration cycles and watershed protection.
Karnataka's 38,720 square kilometers of forest cover span five distinct types, from Western Ghats evergreen forests to dry deciduous plateaus, each supporting unique ecosystems and conservation challenges.
