How many of the given statements regarding 'Community Reserve' are correct?

1. Statement 1: “The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest.”
   • This is incorrect. As per Section 36D of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act 2002, a Community Reserve management committee is formed by the State Government, and this committee, not the Chief Wildlife Warden, is responsible for managing the Community Reserve.
2. Statement 2: “Hunting is not allowed in such area.”
   • This is correct. As per Section 36C(2) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act 2002, the restrictions applicable to wildlife sanctuaries, including the ban on hunting, apply to Community Reserves as well.
3. Statement 3: “People of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce.”
   • This is correct. The local communities are generally allowed to collect non-timber forest produce in Community Reserves, as they are designed to integrate conservation with sustainable use by the local people.
4. Statement 4: “People of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices.”
   • This is correct. Traditional agricultural practices are permitted in Community Reserves as long as they do not harm wildlife conservation efforts.

Conclusion:

• Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
• Statement 1 is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is Only three.