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Forest and Wildlife Resources By RL. Forest and Wildlife Resources.
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Forest and Wildlife Resources. 2. Importance of Forests and Wildlife Forests are valuable natural resources. They provide timber, fuelwood, medicinal plants, fruits, and fodder. Forests help maintain ecological balance by: Conserving biodiversity Preventing soil erosion Regulating climate and rainfall Protecting water resources Wildlife is an important part of ecosystems and helps maintain the food chain. Biodiversity Biodiversity means the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms found in a region. India is one of the world's 17 mega-diverse countries because: It has nearly 8% of the world's biodiversity. It has about 47,000 plant species and 90,000 animal species..
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7/29/2026. Forest and Wildlife Resources. 3. Causes of Depletion of Forests and Wildlife Expansion of agriculture Commercial farming Mining activities Development projects (dams, roads) Industrialisation and urbanisation Overgrazing Hunting and poaching Forest fires Conservation of Forests and Wildlife Government Measures Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Forest Conservation Act, 1980 National Parks Wildlife Sanctuaries Biosphere Reserves Project Tiger (1973) Project Elephant (1992).
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7/29/2026. Forest and Wildlife Resources. 4. Types of Protected Areas National Parks Protect wildlife and natural vegetation. Human activities are highly restricted. Wildlife Sanctuaries Protect animals in their natural habitat. Some limited human activities are allowed. Biosphere Reserves Large protected areas conserving plants, animals, and local. Community and Conservation People's participation is very important. Examples: Chipko Movement – People hugged trees to stop them from being cut. Joint Forest Management (JFM) – Local communities and the government work together to protect forests. Important Projects Project Tiger (1973): Conservation of tigers. Project Elephant (1992): Protection of elephants and their habitats..
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7/29/2026. Forest and Wildlife Resources. 5. Important Terms Flora: Plant life. Fauna: Animal life. Poaching: Illegal hunting of animals. Deforestation: Cutting down forests. Afforestation: Planting new forests. Biodiversity: Variety of living organisms..
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7/29/2026. Forest and Wildlife Resources. 6. Important CBSE Exam Questions 1-Mark Questions What is biodiversity? Define endemic species. What is poaching? What is afforestation? Name the Act passed in 1972 for wildlife protection. \ 3-Mark Questions Explain any three causes of depletion of forests. Differentiate between National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. Explain the importance of forests. Describe Joint Forest Management. 5-Mark Questions Explain different categories of species with examples. Describe the measures taken by the Government of India to conserve forests and wildlife. Explain the role of local communities in forest conservation..