SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ACT:

	For the first time Forest Rights Act recognises and secures.
	Community Rights or rights over common property resources of the communities in addition to their individual rights.
	Rights in and over disputed land.
	Rights of settlement and conversion of all forest villages, old habitation, unsurveyed villages and other villages in forests into revenue villages.
	Right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any community forest resource which the communities have been traditionally protecting and conserving for sustainable use.
	Right to intellectual property and traditional knowledge related to biodiversity and cultural diversity.
	Rights of displaced communities.
	Rights over developmental activities.