Conservation of Forests

What do you understand by the term conservation?

Conservation means to save something which will not last for long.

But do you know why should we conserve trees?

REASONS WHY WE NEED FORESTS We need forests because: They take in Carbon Dioxide and give out Oxygen. Oxygen is important for survival of all living beings. It causes rain. It gives shelter to all birds and animals.

What are the causes of deforestation?

CAUSES OF DEFORESTATION
Causes of deforestation are as follows:

Growing population means more houses. And more houses means that trees are cut to get more land for housing. Trees are cut to make industries, roads, railway
lines,etc.

You must have learnt the definition of deforestation in earlier classes. Lets
recall.

Deforestation is the clearing of forests for using land for cultivation, building houses and factories, making furniture, etc.

Do you know the two main causes of deforestation?

The two main causes of deforestation are: Man-made causes Natural causes

What steps can be taken to prevent deforestation?

The following steps can be taken to

prevent deforestation:
Adopt trees and take care of them Grow more plants and trees.