Ch-16 Management of Natural Resources (Question) Page273

Question 1:	Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?
Answer :	We should conserve forests and wildlife to preserve the biodiversity (range of different life-forms) so as to avoid the loss of ecological stability. A large number of tribes are the habitants in and around the forests. If the forests are not conserved, then it may affect these habitants. Witho
Question 2:	Suggest some approaches towards the conservation of forests.
Answer :	Some approaches towards the conservation of forests are as follows: (a) People should show their participation in saving the forest by protesting against the cutting of trees. For example, Chipko Andolan (b) Planting of trees should be increased. Rate of afforestation must be more than that of deforestation. (c) Some people cut precious trees such asChandan to earn money. Government should take legal steps to catch these wood smugglers. (d) Habitants of forests must not be bothered by the forest officials. Otherwise, this would result in the clash between tribal people and the government officials, thereby enhancing the naxal activities in forests.