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Forest & Wildlife Resources Summary Class 10 Social Science Chapter 1

Introduction


Our earth is home for millions of living beings, starting from micro-organisms and bacteria, lichens to banyan trees, elephants and blue whales.

Flora and Fauna in India

  • India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity, and has nearly 8 per cent of the total number of species in the world (estimated to be 1.6 million).
  • At least 10 percent of India’s recorded wild flora and 20 per cent of its mammals are on the threatened list. Many are categorised as ‘critical’, that is on the verge of extinction like the cheetah, pink-headed duck etc.

Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India

  • Conservation preserves the ecological diversity and our life support systems – water, air and soil.
  • Due to conservationist's demand, The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with various provisions for protecting habitats.
  • The aim of the programme was protecting the remaining population of certain endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.
  • The central and many state governments established national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
  • The central government also announced several projects for protecting specific animals, which were gravely threatened, including the tiger, the one-horned rhinoceros and others.
  • Project Tiger was also launched by the Government of India in the year 1973 to save the endangered species of tiger in the country.
  • Under Wildlife Act of 1980 and 1986, several hundred butterflies, moths, beetles, and one dragonfly have been added to the list of protected species.
  • In 1991, for the first time plants were also added to the list, starting with six species.

Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources

  • In India, much of its forest and wildlife resources are either owned or managed by the government through the Forest Department or other government departments.
  • The forests are classified under the following categories:
    1. Reserved Forests: These forests are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned. It covers half of the total forest land.
    2. Protected Forests: This forest land are protected from any further depletion. Almost one-third of the total forest area is protected forest.
    3. Unclassed Forests: These are other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.

Community and Conservation

  • The forests are also home to some of the traditional communities.
  • Local communities are struggling to conserve these habitats along with government officials, to secure their long-term livelihood.
  • In Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Act.
  • The famous Chipko movement in the Himalayas has successfully resisted deforestation in several areas.
  • The movement also showed that community afforestation with indigenous species can be enormously successful.
  • Farmers and citizen’s groups like the Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya have shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible and economically viable.
  • Joint forest management (JFM) programme introduced in 1988 in the state of Odisha shown good example for involving local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests.

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1. वन और वन्यजीव संसाधनों का महत्व क्या है?
Ans. वन और वन्यजीव संसाधन न केवल हमारे पर्यावरण के लिए आवश्यक हैं, बल्कि ये जैव विविधता, जलवायु संतुलन, और स्थानीय समुदायों की आर्थिक स्थिरता में भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं। वन हमें लकड़ी, रेजिन, औषधीय पौधे और खाद्य सामग्री प्रदान करते हैं, जबकि वन्यजीव पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के संतुलन को बनाए रखने में सहायता करते हैं।
2. वनों की कटाई के कारण क्या हैं?
Ans. वनों की कटाई के प्रमुख कारणों में कृषि विस्तार, शहरीकरण, वन्य जीवों का शिकार और औद्योगिक उपयोग शामिल हैं। इन कारणों से वनों का तेजी से क्षय हो रहा है, जिससे पर्यावरणीय असंतुलन और जैव विविधता का नुकसान हो रहा है।
3. वन्यजीव संरक्षण के लिए क्या उपाय किए जा सकते हैं?
Ans. वन्यजीवों के संरक्षण के लिए कई उपाय किए जा सकते हैं, जैसे कि संरक्षित क्षेत्र बनाना, वन्यजीवों के लिए सुरक्षित आवास सुनिश्चित करना, अवैध शिकार और व्यापार पर रोक लगाना, और लोगों में जागरूकता फैलाना। साथ ही, समुदायों को संरक्षण गतिविधियों में शामिल करना भी जरूरी है।
4. भारत में प्रमुख वन्यजीव संरक्षण परियोजनाएँ कौन-सी हैं?
Ans. भारत में प्रमुख वन्यजीव संरक्षण परियोजनाओं में 'Project Tiger' और 'Project Elephant' शामिल हैं। ये परियोजनाएँ बाघों और हाथियों के संरक्षण के लिए विशेष रूप से बनाई गई हैं और इनका उद्देश्य इन प्रजातियों के प्राकृतिक आवासों की रक्षा करना है।
5. वन संसाधनों का सतत उपयोग कैसे किया जा सकता है?
Ans. वन संसाधनों का सतत उपयोग सुनिश्चित करने के लिए हमें वन प्रबंधन के बेहतर तरीकों को अपनाना होगा, जैसे कि सामुदायिक वन प्रबंधन, वृक्षारोपण, और पुनः वनीकरण। इसके साथ ही, हमें वन्य जीवों के संरक्षण और स्थानीय समुदायों की भागीदारी को बढ़ावा देना होगा।
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