FORESTRY
FOREST PRODUCTS
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Question
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Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife. What is the first statement of the audio clip?
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Conservation of forest and wildlife is necessary because it preserves the ecological diversity and preserves our life support system.
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The National Forest Policy outlines the following for protection, conservation and development of forests in India.
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Maintenance of environmental stability through preservation and restoration of ecological balance.
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Substantial increase in forest tree cover through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes.
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Steps to meet the requirements of wood fuel in form of firewood and leaf litter, fodder and minor forest products by increasing productivity of forests
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Development of 88 national parks, 490 wildlife sanctuaries and 13 biosphere reserves. (ii) Implementation of Wildlife Protection Act. (iii) Protection of remaining population of endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats and restricting trade in wildlife.
Detailed explanation-2: -Forests should be conserved as they provide us with oxygen. They cause rainfall. They prevent soil erosion. They have numerous medicinal herbs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Wildlife Act was passed by the government in 1972 for the protection of plants and animal species. The Act banned hunting and poaching of animals and provided legal protection to their habitats. More items
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