Question

what are the steps outlined by forest policy towards conserving forest

Answer 1

The measures adopted by the National Forest Policy, 1988 to conserve forests include:

1. Effectively utilising the forest products and minimise the usage of wood.
2. Widely adopting the policy of afforestation on the barren, damaged lands.
3. Controlling soil erosion in order to eliminate floods and famines.
4. Protecting the culture of the country by conserving the residual natural forests with wide variety of flora and fauna.
5. Maintaining environmental stability and re-establishment of the ecological balance that was affected by the decline of forests.
6. Creating consciousness among people regarding the conservation and minimum usage of existing forest resources.