Abstract
Current use of forests in the Javadi Hills, Tamil Nadu, a Southern state of India, is captured from three perspectives that have a direct bearing on forest use: livelihoods, housing and energy. The data gathered from respondents living in villages close to the forests showed four local trends: uses that have been phased out, uses that are declining, uses that are being transformed, and uses that are emerging and likely to expand. These trends are driven by national, regional, and local forces, which have important implications for the forest and the species found in them. Future state policies should emphasize the ecosystem services provided by forests, ensure sustainable harvest of forest produce, and promote agroforestry on common lands as well as on privately owned lands for sustaining the livelihoods of local communities.
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