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(i) Tusser cultivation in forest areas by the tribals as a means of their livelihood without undertaking mono-cultural Asan or Arjun plantations shall be treated as a forestry activity. Therefore, no prior approval of the Central Government under the Act is necessary. (ii) Tusser cultivation in forest areas for which specific plantation of Asan or Arjun trees are undertaken for providing host trees to the silk cocoons shall be treated as forestry activity not requiring prior approval of the Central Government provided such plantation activity does not involve any felling of existing trees; provided further that while undertaken such plantations, at least three species are planted, of which no single species shall cover more than 50% of the planted area. (iii) Plantation of mulberry for silkworm rearing is a non-forestry activity, attracting the provisions of the Act.