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The present study carried out in Koraput district of Orissa examines the farm forestry design and its impact of the growth of the saplings. The objectives of the study are to look in to the present design of farm forestry in the study area and see its impact on the growth of tree saplings and to examine the pattern of direct gate purchase and suggest a mechanism for collective action by the farmers.
The study reveals that design features like spacing and cultural operations have a significant impact on the growth of the saplings. Data clearly reveals that increased spacing and the cultural operations is essential for providing conditions for better growth. The selection of an ideal type design can lead to the selection of the appropriate type of spacings that can be used for planting of trees. Due to the fact that the plantations are spread across a large area it becomes necessary to examine the soil properties that be then analysed to relate with the growth of the saplings.
Selling the raw material to the contractors rob the farmers of the benefits. In order to meet the social responsibility the system of gate purchase is initiated. To study the impact of the process its essential to capture the farmers expectations. The poor farmers who do not have the resources are unable to meet the expenses require a system of collective action. Self help groups can be the solution to this problem. While considering the formation of SHG’s its essential to remove the heterogeneous nature of the community in terms of caste and economy and build in a system of trust amongst the people while considering the financial issues of running the group.
Keywords: Farm Forestry; Design; Cultural operations; Gate purchase; Self Help Groups.
