Why must we conserve our forests? List any two causes for deforestation taking place.
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We must conserve our forests to conserve the biodiversity which we have inherited. This is because the loss of biodiversity leads to the loss of ecological stability of the forest ecosystem.
Causes for deforestation taking place :
(1) The forest wood is used as a fuel.
(2) The forest wood is used for construction purposes like making doors, windows and furniture.
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We must conserve our forest because :
(i) They are source of raw materials for our industries.
(ii) They provide us with wood to make furniture and buildings.
(iii)They are source of medicine.
(iv) They provide firewood and food.
Causes of deforestation are :
(i) Overgrazing
(ii) Building roads and dams
(iii) Natural calamities like forest fire.
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