Assertion (A) is true because the Chipko Movement was indeed focused on preventing deforestation in the Himalayas by engaging local communities to embrace and protect trees from being cut down.
Reason (R) is true as community afforestation with indigenous species can be a successful environmental conservation strategy.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
D. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct"