Question

The species of alligators was on the verge of extinction in the decade of 1970. At that time
Government of India took timely steps and started ..... project.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Reserved Forests: The forests where government puts restriction on cutting and collecting wood as well as on pasturing are known as reserved forests. Such forests are under the direct control of the government.

Protected Forests: The forests where local people are permitted to collect the wood and to graze their animals without causing any harm to the trees are called protected forests. These forests are under the control of local administration.

Unclassified Forests: These types of forests are still not classified. So, there is no restriction on deforestation or animal grazing.

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Types of forests according to ownership, administration and management:

State Forest: Most of the forests of the country fall under this category. The Central or the State Government controls such forests.

Communal Forests: Local self-government, institutions like gram panchayat, municipalities, municipal corporations, district panchayat, etc. have control over such forests.

Private Forests: Forest land owned by individuals is called private forest. These types of forests are found more in Odisha, Meghalaya, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Some of the forests of here are in haphazard condition whereas some of them are totally barren.



Question 2.

State the remedies for forest conservation.

Answer:

Following are the Remedies for Forest Conservation:

(i) Research should be carried out to find the alternative of wood. This will reduce the usage of wood and hence, forests. In case if the trees are to be cut for development activities then new trees of the same species should be planted. Cutting of trees that have not grown fully should be banned.

(ii) Industries that directly receive their raw material from the forests should be enforced to grow trees to prevent to future dearth. Although eco-tourism should be encouraged but, it should be strictly taken care that the forests do not get damaged due to these tourism activities.