Question

Forest definition under national forest policy 1952

Answer 1

The first Forest Policy adopted by British Colonial Government in 1894 aimed at a custodial and timber-oriented management. The post-independence Forest Policy of 1952 recommended that 33% of the area of the country be brought under forest cover.

Answer 2

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$\blue{\bold{\underline{\underline{National\: Forest\: Policy\:1952:-}}}}$

It is a first policy after independence.

$\red{\bold{\underline{\underline{(I) Preservation\: of \: ecological\: balance:-}}}}$

Preservation and restoration of ecological balance.Existing forest will be fully protected and their productivity will be improved.

$\purple{\bold{\underline{\underline{(ii) Protection\: of \: wildlife:-}}}}$

A network of wildlife and bird sanctuaries, National parks, biosphere reserves and other protected areas will be extended and better managed.

$\green{\bold{\underline{\underline{(iii) \: Soil \: Conservation:-}}}}$

Soil erosion and denudation of catchment area of water bodies will be checked.

$\orange{\bold{\underline{\underline{(iv)\: Management\: of \: Forests:-}}}}$

The people will be actively involved in the programmes of protection, conservation and management of forest.The basic requirements of rural and tribal people for forest products will be maintained.

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