FOREST AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Forest: A forest,
also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high
density of trees. As with cities, depending on various cultural
definitions, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and
have different classifications according to how and of what the forest is
composed.
Wildlife:Wildlife means area where
undomesticated animals living in the wild, including
those hunted for food, sport, or profit.
SOCIAL RELEVANCE
—Forest products are used in our
daily lives. All the activities listed above directly or indirectly involve
forests. Some are easy to figure out - fruits, paper and wood from trees, and
so on. Others are less obvious - by-products that go into the manufacture of
other everyday items like medicines, cosmetics and detergents.
Habitats for biodiversity and livelihood for humans
But looking at it beyond our narrow, human, not to mention urban, perspective, forests provide habitats to diverse animal species, and they also form the source of livelihood for many different human settlements as well as for governments.
They offer watershed protection, timber and non-timber products, and various recreational options. They prevent soil erosion, help in maintaining the water cycle, and check global warming by using carbon dioxide in photosynthesis.
Habitats for biodiversity and livelihood for humans
But looking at it beyond our narrow, human, not to mention urban, perspective, forests provide habitats to diverse animal species, and they also form the source of livelihood for many different human settlements as well as for governments.
They offer watershed protection, timber and non-timber products, and various recreational options. They prevent soil erosion, help in maintaining the water cycle, and check global warming by using carbon dioxide in photosynthesis.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE
Wildlife
protection act started in 1972
Wildlife conservation is the protection of species and habitats of animals.
The banning of hunting seasons for endangered or threatened species.
Importance
of Wild life conservation
•Beauty•Economic value
•Scientific value
Gene pool for the scientists to carry breeding programmers in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery
•Beauty•Economic value
•Scientific value
Gene pool for the scientists to carry breeding programmers in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery
•Maintain Ecological Balance
• Eco- Tourism.
CAUSES
OF WILDLIFE DESTRUCTION
Human
Nature
Habitat Loss
Another major cause of animal species extinction is poaching and hunting.
•Pet Trade
•Fur Trade
•Meat Trade
•Body Parts Trade
•Trade for Biomedical Research
Habitat Loss
Another major cause of animal species extinction is poaching and hunting.
•Pet Trade
•Fur Trade
•Meat Trade
•Body Parts Trade
•Trade for Biomedical Research
Some
Other Causes
•Climate change / Global warming
•Pollution
•Introduced (Invasive) Species
•Farmer / Rancher Shootings
•Climate change / Global warming
•Pollution
•Introduced (Invasive) Species
•Farmer / Rancher Shootings
WILDLIFE
OF INDIA (TODAY)
The flora and fauna of wild species today is declining rapidly in India
Possible extinction is a possibility for over 77 mammals, 72 bird species, 17 reptile species, 3 amphibian species
Large amount of butterflies and beetles which are considered to be endangered.
Rapid growth in industrialization has hampered the ecosystem and had badly affected the wild animals
Wildlife of India is on the mercy of human beings as the mortality rate of animals is increasing due to hunting and poaching.
The flora and fauna of wild species today is declining rapidly in India
Possible extinction is a possibility for over 77 mammals, 72 bird species, 17 reptile species, 3 amphibian species
Large amount of butterflies and beetles which are considered to be endangered.
Rapid growth in industrialization has hampered the ecosystem and had badly affected the wild animals
Wildlife of India is on the mercy of human beings as the mortality rate of animals is increasing due to hunting and poaching.
Recommendations
Love towards mother Earth ,Nature & Animals
Conservation laws for wildlife/forest practiced properly
Strict actions against ,who do not abide laws
Non Bail able arrest to person found accused
Non industrial activities besides reserve forest
- Timber , fur, tusk, ivory, leather, honey etc
Love towards mother Earth ,Nature & Animals
Conservation laws for wildlife/forest practiced properly
Strict actions against ,who do not abide laws
Non Bail able arrest to person found accused
Non industrial activities besides reserve forest
- Timber , fur, tusk, ivory, leather, honey etc
There now 20% less forest cover than existed 300 years ago.
