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What is the significance of trees according to Gautama Buddha?
What is the significance of trees according to Gautama Buddha?
Trees are organisms of unlimited kindness and benevolence that provide protection to all beings and offer shade even to those who harm them.
What conservation strategy does not directly involve community participation?
What conservation strategy does not directly involve community participation?
Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries
What type of forests are regarded as most valuable for conservation?
What type of forests are regarded as most valuable for conservation?
Protected forests
What is biodiversity?
What is biodiversity?
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Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
Why is biodiversity important for human lives?
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How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna?
How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna?
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How have communities conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India?
How have communities conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India?
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What are good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife?
What are good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife?
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What type of forests are protected from any further depletion?
What type of forests are protected from any further depletion?
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What kind of forests belong to both government and private individuals and communities?
What kind of forests belong to both government and private individuals and communities?
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Study Notes
Conservation of Wildlife in India
- India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of the surviving tiger population in the world.
- Both nations are prime targets for poaching and illegal trading, leading to the launch of “Project Tiger” in 1973.
- The project aims to conserve not only the tiger but also the biotypes of sizeable magnitude.
National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in India
- Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal, and Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh are some of the tiger reserves in India.
- Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam and Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala are also prominent tiger reserves.
Classification of Forests in India
- Reserved Forests: More than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests, which are most valuable for conservation.
- Protected Forests: Almost one-third of the total forest area is protected forest, declared by the Forest Department.
- Unclassed Forests: These are other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.
Community and Conservation
- Traditional communities in India have their own set of rules and regulations to protect wildlife and forests.
- The famous Chipko movement in the Himalayas has successfully resisted deforestation and promoted community afforestation with indigenous species.
- Local communities revere specific trees, such as mahua, kadamba, tamarind, and mango, and worship them during ceremonies.
Importance of Community Participation in Conservation
- Conservation strategies must involve local communities to be successful, as they are the best guardians of their natural resources.
- Community participation ensures that conservation efforts are people-centric, environment-friendly, and economically rewarding.
Practices for Conserving the Environment
- Respecting sacred qualities ascribed to springs, mountain peaks, plants, and animals can help conserve nature.
- Feeding and treating animals like temple devotees, as seen in Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan, can promote harmony with nature.
- Making environmentally conscious choices in daily life, such as reducing waste and using eco-friendly products, can contribute to conservation efforts.
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This quiz focuses on the conservation efforts of endangered species in India and Nepal, including the tiger, rhinoceros, and crocodiles. Learn about the threats they face and the initiatives taken to protect them.
