What is the main idea behind ‘Joint Forest Management Concept’

What is the main idea behind ‘Joint Forest Management Concept’ introduced by the Government of India?

The main idea behind joint forest management concept introduced by the Government of India was involving the local communities in forest conservation.
This concept was adopted considering the extraordinary courage and dedication the local people showed in protecting the wildlife through the movements like Bishnoi’s movement in Jodhpur and Chipko Movement in Garhwal Himalayas.