Question

Why is it important to increase the forest cover? Write a short note on it.

Answer 1

Government is trying to increase the forest cover becase:

Forests are our life line as they have large no. of trees which provide us O2.Forests provide wood for fuel, paper and furnitureForests are the home for wide number of wild animals.Forests have large no. of medicinal herbsForests maintain the ecosystem Forests help in reducing the environmental pollution

how to increase forest cover in india

The forest cover can be raised by the following ways:Supporting afforestation and the trees that have been cut for commercial purposes should be replaced through afforestationCreating protective zones in the forests to save the exotic species and biodiversityStrict laws can be enforced by the government to save treesParticipation of the local communities to protect the forest

Answer 2

Importance to increase the forest cover is to decrease the amount of Carbon dioxide which is emmited due to urbanization during the process of Photosynthesis