Question

Why do we need to conserve forests and wildlife?

Answer 1

(i) There has been a rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry.
(ii) Conservation helps to preserve the ecological balance and ecological diversity and our life support systemswater, air and soil. Conservation also helps to preserve the genetic diversity of plants and animals for better growth of species and breeding.

(iii) Forests and wildlife also provide economic benefits. Forest depletion accelerates soil erosion.

(iv) Forests act as oxygen cover for our Planet and deforestation would mean depletion of oxygen needed by living organisms.