Quiz on JFM Ecotourism

What does JFM stand for?

• Joint Forest Marketing

• Joint Forest Management

• Joint Forest Maintenance

• Joint Forest Monitoring

What is a key element of JFM?

• Government controls all forest activities

• Communities have the power to manage forests

• Only non-members can access forest resources

• Communities are not involved in forest management

What do communities gain from JFM?

• Increased government oversight

• Higher taxes on forest products

• Limited access to timber

• Direct access to forest resources

What are NTFPs?

• Natural Timber Forest Products

• National Timber Forest Products

• Non-Timber Forest Products

• New Timber Forest Products

What intangible benefits are mentioned?

• Water recharge and pollination

• Increased logging activities

• Higher property values

• More industrial development

What is the role of the JFM Committee?

• To increase logging quotas

• To sell forest land to developers

• To protect and manage nearby forests

• To monitor government policies

What is one benefit of community involvement in conservation?

• Less community engagement

• Increased pollution levels

• Decreased local employment

• Improved wildlife habitat

What is ecotourism planning related to?

• Maximizing timber production

• Industrial tourism

• Urban development

• Sustainable use of natural resources

What does the text suggest about wildlife habitat?

• It has no economic value

• It benefits from community conservation efforts

• It is not affected by human activities

• It is primarily managed by the government

What is a primary focus of the communities involved in JFM?

• Conservation of forests and wildlife

• Maximizing profit from timber sales

• Reducing community involvement

• Increasing government control