Forest Resource Use Pattern in Fringe Villages of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary and Singalila National Park of Khangchendzonga Landscape, India

Table 2

Different sources, availability status, and people’s dependency on local resources found in Barsey-Singalila site.

Settlements	Resource types	Source	Availability status	Availability distance (km)	Dependence index (DI)
Ribdi Bhareng	Firewood, fodder, wood/poles (fencing), NTFPs, medicinal herbs, and litter	Wildlife sanctuary, reserved forests, khasmal forests, and private forests	Medium	2–4	0.60
Gorkhey-Samanden	Firewood, fodder, wood/poles, NTFPs and medicinal herbs, and litter	National park, reserved forests, and khasmal forests	Low	2–5	0.60

Dependence index (DI) is calculated on a scale of 0-1.