Correct option is B
Correct Answer: (b). West Bengal
- The West Bengal Forest Department acknowledged its challenges in reviving the degraded Sal forests..
- The West Bengal Forest Department recognized its failures in reviving the degraded Sal forests in the southwestern districts of the state.
- Sal (Shorea robusta)forests are predominant in the region, particularly in districts like Bankura, Purulia, and Paschim Medinipur.
- Despite various afforestation programs, factors like poor soil quality, overexploitation, and mismanagement led to limited success in regenerating these forests.
- This recognition has led to a shift in strategies, focusing more on community participation and sustainable practices for forest revival.