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Answer the following questions in a sentence each:
Why was Chipko Movement launched?

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The government issued a license to cut 2500 trees belonging to Reni village of Tehri-Gharwal district, the women decided to hug the trees in order to protect them so that environment remains protected. Hence, the Chipko Movement was launched to prevent the destruction of forests and the environment.

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