Various movements have been started against deforestation in different parts of the country. Some the of these movements are as follows: (l) Chipko Movement: It was started in the Himalayan region by Sunder Lal Bahuguna and successfully resisted deforestation. It has shown that community can play anRead more
Various movements have been started against deforestation in different parts of the country. Some the of these movements are as follows:
(l) Chipko Movement: It was started in the Himalayan region by Sunder Lal Bahuguna and successfully resisted deforestation. It has shown that community can play an important role in afforestation with indigenous species. Attempts are now being made to revive the traditional conservation methods or to develop new methods of ecological farming.
(ii) Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya have shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible and economically viable.
Different categories of forests exist in the states as mentioned against each category: (l) Reserved Forests: Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra. (ii) Protected Forests: Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan. (iii)Read more
Different categories of forests exist in the states as mentioned against each category:
(l) Reserved Forests: Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra.
(ii) Protected Forests: Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan.
(iii) Unclassed Forests: All north-eastern states and parts of Gujarat.
The forests are classified under the following categories: (i) Reserved Forests: These forests are permanently earmarked either for production of timber or other forest produce. Right of grazing and cultivation is seldom allowed in these forests. In India more than half of the total forest land hasRead more
The forests are classified under the following categories:
(i) Reserved Forests: These forests are permanently earmarked either for production of timber or other forest produce. Right of grazing and cultivation is seldom allowed in these forests. In India more than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests. These forests are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned.
(ii) Protected Forests: Right of grazing and cultivation are allowed subject to few restrictions. One-third of forest area consists of protected forests. These forests are protected from further depletion.
(iii) Unclassed Forests: These forests consist of inaccessible forests or unoccupied forests. They belong to both government and private individuals and communities.
(a) Why Tiger Project: Tiger is one of the main wildlife species in the faunal web. The tiger population has decreased from 55,000 at the turn of the century to 1,827 in 1973. (b) Threats to tiger population: Threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat. deRead more
(a) Why Tiger Project: Tiger is one of the main wildlife species in the faunal web. The tiger population has decreased from 55,000 at the turn of the century to 1,827 in 1973.
(b) Threats to tiger population: Threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat. depletion of prey base species, growing human population, trade of tiger skins and use of their bones in traditional medicines.
(c) Why poaching and illegal trading in India and Nepal: India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of surviving tiger population in the world, so these countries face the problem of poaching and illegal trading.
(d) Implementation of Project Tiger: It was launched in 1973. The tiger population was as given below in different years from 1985 to 1993: 1985 – 4,002,1989 – 4,334,1993 – 3,600. 27 Liger reserves have been setup in an area of 37, 761 sq km to save them from extinction as well as a means of preserving biotypes of sizeable magnitude. The main tiger, reserves are as given below:
(i) Corbett National park in Uttarakhand.
(ii) Sunderbans National park in West Bengal.
(iii) Bandhavgarh National park in Madhya Pradesh.
(iv) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan.
(v) Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam.
(vi) Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala.
The following steps have been taken for the Conservation of Forests and Wildlife in India: (i) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with following provisions for protecting habitats. (a) An all-India list of protected species was published. (b) Hunting of endangered speciesRead more
The following steps have been taken for the Conservation of Forests and Wildlife in India:
(i) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with following provisions for protecting habitats.
(a) An all-India list of protected species was published.
(b) Hunting of endangered species was banned and legal protection to their habitats was given. Trade in wildlife was restricted.
(ii) 89 National Parks and 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries were established.
(iii)’several projects – Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard – introduced.
(iv) The ‘Indian elephant and black buck (Chinkara) etc. have been given full or partial legal protection against hunting and trade throughout India.
(v) 14 bioreserves have been set up to protect flora and fauna.
(vi) Under Wildlife Act of 1980 and 1986, several hundred butterflies. moths, beetles, and one dragonfly have been added to the list of protected species.
(vii) In 1991 for the first time plants have been added to the list, starting with six species.
Describe various movements against deforestation in India.
Various movements have been started against deforestation in different parts of the country. Some the of these movements are as follows: (l) Chipko Movement: It was started in the Himalayan region by Sunder Lal Bahuguna and successfully resisted deforestation. It has shown that community can play anRead more
Various movements have been started against deforestation in different parts of the country. Some the of these movements are as follows:
See less(l) Chipko Movement: It was started in the Himalayan region by Sunder Lal Bahuguna and successfully resisted deforestation. It has shown that community can play an important role in afforestation with indigenous species. Attempts are now being made to revive the traditional conservation methods or to develop new methods of ecological farming.
(ii) Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya have shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible and economically viable.
Mention the states where different categories of forests exist in India.
Different categories of forests exist in the states as mentioned against each category: (l) Reserved Forests: Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra. (ii) Protected Forests: Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan. (iii)Read more
Different categories of forests exist in the states as mentioned against each category:
See less(l) Reserved Forests: Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra.
(ii) Protected Forests: Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa and Rajasthan.
(iii) Unclassed Forests: All north-eastern states and parts of Gujarat.
Explain the three different categories of forests classified by the forest department.
The forests are classified under the following categories: (i) Reserved Forests: These forests are permanently earmarked either for production of timber or other forest produce. Right of grazing and cultivation is seldom allowed in these forests. In India more than half of the total forest land hasRead more
The forests are classified under the following categories:
See less(i) Reserved Forests: These forests are permanently earmarked either for production of timber or other forest produce. Right of grazing and cultivation is seldom allowed in these forests. In India more than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests. These forests are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned.
(ii) Protected Forests: Right of grazing and cultivation are allowed subject to few restrictions. One-third of forest area consists of protected forests. These forests are protected from further depletion.
(iii) Unclassed Forests: These forests consist of inaccessible forests or unoccupied forests. They belong to both government and private individuals and communities.
Write a short note on Project Tiger.
(a) Why Tiger Project: Tiger is one of the main wildlife species in the faunal web. The tiger population has decreased from 55,000 at the turn of the century to 1,827 in 1973. (b) Threats to tiger population: Threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat. deRead more
(a) Why Tiger Project: Tiger is one of the main wildlife species in the faunal web. The tiger population has decreased from 55,000 at the turn of the century to 1,827 in 1973.
See less(b) Threats to tiger population: Threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat. depletion of prey base species, growing human population, trade of tiger skins and use of their bones in traditional medicines.
(c) Why poaching and illegal trading in India and Nepal: India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of surviving tiger population in the world, so these countries face the problem of poaching and illegal trading.
(d) Implementation of Project Tiger: It was launched in 1973. The tiger population was as given below in different years from 1985 to 1993: 1985 – 4,002,1989 – 4,334,1993 – 3,600. 27 Liger reserves have been setup in an area of 37, 761 sq km to save them from extinction as well as a means of preserving biotypes of sizeable magnitude. The main tiger, reserves are as given below:
(i) Corbett National park in Uttarakhand.
(ii) Sunderbans National park in West Bengal.
(iii) Bandhavgarh National park in Madhya Pradesh.
(iv) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan.
(v) Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam.
(vi) Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala.
Explain any three methods of forest conservation adopted by the government after independence.
The following steps have been taken for the Conservation of Forests and Wildlife in India: (i) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with following provisions for protecting habitats. (a) An all-India list of protected species was published. (b) Hunting of endangered speciesRead more
The following steps have been taken for the Conservation of Forests and Wildlife in India:
See less(i) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with following provisions for protecting habitats.
(a) An all-India list of protected species was published.
(b) Hunting of endangered species was banned and legal protection to their habitats was given. Trade in wildlife was restricted.
(ii) 89 National Parks and 49 Wildlife Sanctuaries were established.
(iii)’several projects – Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard – introduced.
(iv) The ‘Indian elephant and black buck (Chinkara) etc. have been given full or partial legal protection against hunting and trade throughout India.
(v) 14 bioreserves have been set up to protect flora and fauna.
(vi) Under Wildlife Act of 1980 and 1986, several hundred butterflies. moths, beetles, and one dragonfly have been added to the list of protected species.
(vii) In 1991 for the first time plants have been added to the list, starting with six species.