State the various measures Janched
by the Government to conserve the
forest cover any three points.
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In the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, GOI created Protected Areas like National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves for the wildlife and imposed punishments on those indulged in illegal act of hunting.
Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2010 have been drafted to protect of wetlands in India. The Central Government has also initiated the scheme, National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-System that lends assistance to the states for the sound management of all wetlands.
In order to curb the illegal trade of wildlife and that of endangered species, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has been established.
Special organizations like Wildlife Institute of India, Bombay Natural History society and Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History are formed to conduct research on conservation of wildlife.
To check the dwindling population of Gyps vulture in India, Government of India has banned the veterinary use of diclofenac drug.