Forest villages in Assam, India rely heavily on the forest for their livelihoods, but human activities like settlement, agriculture, and resource exploitation are causing forest degradation. This leads to loss of biodiversity, habitat fragmentation, and conflicts between humans and wildlife. The people living near forests are often economically disadvantaged and depend on the forest for resources like firewood and bamboo. To reduce pressure on the forest ecosystem, providing alternative livelihood opportunities like community orchards, organic farming, and renewable energy sources can help sustain both the communities and the forests.