Explain some of the measures that could be followed to conserve our forests.

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Following are the measures which help in conserving the forests:

Afforestation: Planting of trees on a large scale in places where there were no forests initially.

Planned cultivation: Forests should not be completely cleared for agricultural purposes.

Prevention of illegal logging: Indian government has laid out rules to punish anyone under law who involves in illegal cutting down of trees.

Preventing overgrazing: Sufficient pastures should be provided for the cattle in the areas adjoining the forest so that trampling and overgrazing of growing plants by the cattle can be avoided.

Protection from forest fires: Careful measures should be taken while burning debris so that animal and plant life in the nearby regions are not harmed.

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