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Quote three instances where human intervention saved the forests from destruction.

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1. Silent Valley (Kerala), A dam was proposed to be built up here but opposition from environmentalists and others forced to government to convert it into biosphere reserve.
2. Garwal Himalayas (Uttarkhand). 'Chipko Andolan' prevented the destruction of forests and saved the environment from deterioration.
3. Kelase Forests (Karataka). The felling of trees in the forests was opposed by 'Apiko Chaluvati' led by Pandurang Hegde.

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