ban on cutting trees in the Himalayan forests. Effects of Deforestation Deforestation gives rise to ecological problems like floods, drought, soil erosion, loss of wild life, extinction of species, imbalance of biogeochemical cycles, alteration of climatic conditions and desertification. . .
Conservation of Forests India has an area of . lakh hectare classified as reserved forests and . lakh hectare as protected forests . The important measures taken for conservation of forests are as follows Afforestation: Activities for afforestation programme ( Van Mahotsav ) includes planting and protecting trees with multiple uses which help in restoration of green cover.
Destruction of trees should be curtailed. Social forestry programme: It should be undertaken on a large scale with active participation of the public and utilization of common land to produce firewood, fodder and timber for the benefit of the rural community. This relieves pressure on existing forests and to safeguard future of tribals. Forest Conservation through Laws: Adopting stringent laws and policies to conserve and protect forests are through National Forest Policy, ( and ) and Forest Conservation Act, .
Environmental Management . Wildlife and its Conservation Wild life refers to the undomesticated animals living in their natural habitats (forests, grasslands and deserts) an area without human habitation. They are needed for maintaining biological diversity. It also helps in promoting economic activities that generates revenue through tourism.
Conservation of forest and wildlife is interrelated with each other. . . Decline in Wildlife Population Wildlife of India is a great natural heritage.
Exploitation of wildlife resources has decreased global wildlife population by % between and . Over exploitation and shrinking of forest cover areas has resulted in animals becoming extinct, some are threatened and some are on the verge of extinction. In recent years, increase in human encroachment has posed a threat to India’s wildlife. .
. Aims of Wildlife Management The main aim of wildlife conservation are: To control and limit exploitation of species. To preserve the plants and animals from extinction. Maintenance of threatened species and protect species which are on the verge of extinction.