Why is the forest cover in India decreasing rapidly? What steps has the Indian government taken to conserve the forests in India?
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Answer:
It can be caused by either livestock in poorly managed agricultural applications, or by overpopulations of native or non- native wild animals. Overgrazing reduces the usefulness, productivity, and biodiversity of the land and is one cause of desertification and erosion.
Explanation:
Forests in hills are increasing but decreasing in tribal districts. The forest cover in India's hill districts is 284,006 sq. km, which is 40.30 percent of the total geographical area of these districts, and according to the ISFR 2019, there is an inWildlife Protection Act, 1972
This Act focuses on the protecting wild animals, plants and tree species and makes hunting and collecting such animals and plants in protected areas a criminal offence.crease of 544 sq. km.