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why it is necessary to increase the area of forest in india?

It is very much necessary to increase the area of forests due to the following importance:

  • In order to maintain ecological balance, it is necessary to have sufficient forest area in a country.
  • Forest bring rain and make the climate equable.
  • Forests check soil erosion and restrict the fury of floods
  • Forests are home of diverse flora and fauna. It provides habitat to wild life.
  • Forests absorb carbon-dioxide.
  • Forests are sources of many important herbs and material having medicinal value.

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The area under forests needs to be increased for a variety of reasons. Forests prevent soil erosion, control floods and landslides and mitigate climate change. They help in recharging groundwater and constitute an important component of carbon, nitrogen and water cycles. They are the lungs of the earth as they help control pollution and trap carbon while being a source of oxygen. Forests are also a source of biodiversity and help in maintaining ecological balance. They are home to a large variety of flora and fauna. Forest products are required for the fulfilment of many human needs. These include timber, rubber, paper and medicines.

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