My name is Isaac Sabar, village Zero Number, Panchayat Mandi Mandi, District Kandhamal. I feel that in the current situation, people used to use traditional forest products, which are forest-derived goods, in large quantities to sustain their livelihoods, but due to the lack of forests, they have disappeared. We want to restore the forests so that we can enjoy those forest products just like our ancestors used to.
AI ReasoningThe core issue is the disappearance of traditional forest products, directly impacting the community's ability to sustain their livelihoods. Forest restoration is sought as a means to regain these essential resources for economic well-being and daily sustenance.