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WHAT SYSTEM ARE DOING?

I n some of the proposals seeking approval of Central Government under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for use of forest land for industrial activities or other non-forest purpose, received by the Central Government during the last three years and the current year, the concerned State Governments and Union territory Administrations have reported that whole or a part of the forest land indicated in the proposals has been utilised by the user agency without the requisite approvals  38,000 crorers. 2 mha Urban and Peri-Urban areas (including institutional lands) Increasing forest cover and eco-system services from Agro-forestry and Social Forestry on 3 mha of non-forest lands Restoration of 0. To increase forest and tree cover in the country, the Central Government has initiated several measures. Section-2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 inter-alia provides that notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force in a State, no State Governmen...

HOW WE CAN GIVE OXYGEN TO MOTHER-EARTH

T here are many ways's so that we can prevent forest fires on a ground level some are:- Do not discard cigarettes, matches, and smoking materials from moving vehicles, or anywhere on park grounds. Here are some tips on how to prevent wildfires and what to do if you're caught in the middle of one. Avoid backyard burning in windy conditions, and keep a shovel, water, and fire retardant nearby to keep fires in check. Unlike many natural disasters, most wildfires are caused by people—and can be prevented by people, too. Meteorologists are not yet able to forecast wildfire outbreaks, so people in fire-prone areas should plan ahead and prepare to evacuate with little notice. Make sure lighting and heating devices are cool before refuelling. Know your evacuation route ahead of time and prepare an evacuation checklist and emergency supplies. Never leave a fire unattended. Follow local ordinances when burning yard was...

DON’T MAKE ME PROUD LESS~MOTHER EARTH

D eforestation is the act of clearing the trees or permanent removal of forests and converting them into a non-forest use land. This degradation of the forests becomes the biggest threat to the lives of 1.6 billion people worldwide whose livelihoods depend on the forests. Moreover, the survival of several different species becomes harder than before. Due to the destruction of forests, the ecosystem is continuously losing its capacity to provide important goods and resources. Even, the ability to absorb the tonnes of Carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels has been reduced as well. The forests are also responsible for climate change and help to reduce risk from disasters like coastal flooding etc. After deforestation we human are not stopped due to deforestation and human practise lead to global warming and we can see the result as bushfires in the forest which gradual increase the deforestation rate. There are some disadvantages caused by deforestation - Extinction...