Question

(i) Give two ways in which forests are important.
(ii) Mention one forest conservation method followed in India.

Answer 1

• Forest are very important due to its biodiversity, sinking of carbons from atmosphere, prevention of soil erosion etc.
• Forest conservation Act 1980 is implemented to conserve forest.
• Afforestation programmes like Van Mahotsava launched in India.
  
• Biosphere reserves are being established to preserve the forest resources.
• Social forestry, Agro forestry are some of the initiatives taken by the community to conserve forests.