Deforestation:-
The term deforestation
refers to the removal or reduction of forest cover.
Causes of Deforestation
•Encroachment
of forest land for agricultural use
•Expansion
of cities to accommodate the growing population
Construction
of dams, canals, and highways
•Establishment
of industrial areas
•Demand
for firewood
•Mining
•Shifting
cultivation
•Submergence
of forests in river valley projects
Effects of Deforestation
•Loss
of natural habitat of wild animals and plants
•Increased
intensity and frequency of floods
•Land
degradation
•Loss
of forest products
•Change
in climatic conditions
•Siltation
of rivers and lakes
•Loss
of revenue
•Change
in hydrological cycle and reduced rainfall
•Increased
socio-economic problem in the long run
Control of Deforestation
•Mining
activities should be prohibited in areas declared as protected forests.
•Cutting
of trees should be followed by massive plantation.
•The
environmental laws and legal provisions should be strictly enforced.
•Forest
extension should be carried out through social forestry, agro forestry,
recreation forestry, extension forestry, etc.
•Public
awareness should be created regarding medicinal and other economic and
environmental significance of forests.
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