Conservation Flashcards
1
Q
Why are forests important?
A
- Timber and other products like lac, resins, gums, medicinal herbs, leaves, honey, etc.
- Maintain ecological balance by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen
- Rainfall
- Prevent floods and soil erosion
- Habitat for various species of wildlife
2
Q
What is deforestation?
A
Large scale cutting down of trees
3
Q
What are the important measures for forest conservation?
A
- Checking reckless deforestation
- Shifting cultivation should be stopped among tribes
- Prevent forest fires
- Checking unplanned and unauthorized urbanization
- No converting forests into farmlands
- Most important is afforestation ( Eg. measures by the government such as Van Mahotsav in India)
4
Q
How can wildlife be conserved?
A
- Laws against hunting
- Building wildlife sanctuaries, protected forests, national parks and biosphere reserves
