Question

700 words essay on Conservation of forests

Answer 1

Floods, population problems and other environmental hazards have been increasing. The environmental hazards in this country have not reached the stage prevailing in several highly industrialized countries. We are, however heading to it. Lack of adequate vegetal cover in the catchments or watersheds of our rivers and streams, exploitation of our hill forests indiscriminately to meet the ever-increasing needs of population, the indiscriminate lopping, grazing and fires have resulted in a great loss to the country in the form of soil erosion, floods, and damage to the regeneration.

Since independence the country has lost over four lakh hectares of forests – a precious and renewable source of energy – due to indiscriminate release of land for agriculture (when one knows that what is needed is a more intensive cultivation and not extensive one), submersion due to irrigation and power projects, clearance for high tension lines, for rehabilitation of expropriated and other categories of people, development of colonies, command areas, etc. with adequate safeguards against environmental hazards.

Only recently the National Committee on Environmental Planning and Co-ordination was constituted to have a look into the several projects from an ecological angle sent by States to the Planning Commission for clearance.

It is needless to indicate here the manifold advantages of vegetation in ameliorating the climatic conditions, maintenance of stream flow, conserving the soil and general maintenance of the eco-system including flora and fauna. Forest soils well stocked with deep-rooted trees have a storage capacity varying from 50,000 to 2,00,000 cusecs of water per square kilometer.

Answer 2

Conserving Our Forests

Forests are very useful to us. They provide shade and homes to many animals. They provide oxygen we need for breathing. They also are very useful under the topic resources. Yet, we forget these and deforestate these forests. We clear the land and we build houses and other buildings.

If forests are destroyed then we won't have anymore support. Forests are our helpers. And that's the root cause for floods and landslides. So, since there are no forests, human life becomes more different and difficult on Earth.

We have to protect Earth's rich greenery. By conserving our Earth, we can lead a healthy and a comfortable life. Many groups and the Government are working very hard to protect our forests. So to play our part, we must contribute as well.

Planting trees is a solution to the growing deforestation. Planting can be done to compensate for the loss of trees. Planting trees not only gives us resources but also prevents pollution which is a major global problem today.

So in conclusion, conservation is the only solution to stop pollution.

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