Animals, plants, and their habitats are preserved and protected through wildlife

conservation. Similar to forests, wildlife is a national resource that contributes to

ecological balance and is also valuable from an economic, recreational, and
aesthetic standpoint.Question 1
Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?

Solution

We should conserve forests and wildlife because they are essential for us in
following terms:
→ Forests provide us oxygen, they cause rain fall.
→ Forests prevent soil erosion.
→ Plants are dependent on animals and birds for their pollination and seed
dispersal.
→ Forests provide us various medicines.
→ Various forest products are used as raw materials in industries.

Why do we need to conserve forests and wildlife?

Solution

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(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.

Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?

Solution
The forests and wildlife should be conserved in order to conserve our
biodiversity, which we have inherited. The loss of forests and wildlife will result
in the loss of forest ecosystem and ecological balance.

Solution
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The government has taken many steps in order to protect Indian wildlife. They
are

1. The Indian Wildlife Act was passed by the government in 1972 for the
protection of plants and animal species.

2. The Act banned hunting and poaching of animals and provided legal
protection to their habitats.

3. The central and state governments have established many wildlife sanctuaries
and national parks in order to protect forests and wildlife.

4. Various projects regarding the conservation of endangered species such as

tiger and one-horned rhino have been initiated by the government.

5. The government, through the introduction of a joint management

programme, has involved local communities in the management of forests.
7 Strategies for protecting wildlife
1. Habitat conservation. ...
2. Sustainable land-use practices. ...
3. Research and monitoring. ...
4. Public education and awareness. ...
5. Creating wildlife areas. ...
6. Recycling. ...
7. Plant trees.

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