Whose Forests?
NCERT Looking Around, Class 5, Chapter 20 enters forests where Adivasi families gather fruits, leaves, honey, and firewood while protecting trees they call home. Children learn how forest officers, paper mills, and dams fence off land, forcing people to walk farther for daily needs. Through songs, maps, and village meetings, the chapter shows forests give clean air, water, and shelter to all creatures. It asks who truly owns the jungle and why those who care for trees must share in decisions.
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