Abstract

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Present study is the outcome of Status of Dependency of Villagers on Forest for Their Livelihood which was conducted at village Dunga, Dehradun, Uttarakhand state in India. Village surrounded by the Sal forest include all basic facilities and people fulfill their personal needs and collect fuelwood for cooking as well as heating and fodder for feeding the cattle. Main tree species present are Sal, Dhau and Mulberry for feeding cattle as well fuelwood. Medium farmers contribute maximum with 35% of land availability and most of the villagers are involved in agriculture for supporting their livelihood. Villagers mainly rear cow as cattle. Agri-horti-silviculture system is the most favored in the village. Problems of wild animals in the agriculture fields are the main constraint mainly done by monkeys and wild boars.

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