Why should we conserve forests and wildlife?

Forests and wildlife should be conserved for many reasons-

• It is important for the ecological stability of a particular area.

• They are the measure of biodiversity and by conserving them we let all the species survive peacefully.

• Forests are natural purifiers. Plants purify the air by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen which is inhaled by human beings. Also by converting CO₂ into oxygen they help in reducing global warming as CO₂ is a greenhouse gas.

• We obtain fruits, medicines, chandan and bamboo from forests.

• Forests and wildlife form the major part of food chains and food webs. For maintaining the ecological balance it is necessary that the forests and wildlife should be conserved.

• Wildlife should be conserved to prevent the less found species from getting extinct.

• Forests contribute in bringing rainfall by maintaining a proper water cycle.

• Forests help in preventing floods and soil erosion as the tree roots bind to the soil.

• Industries like timber and furniture industry depend on forests for raw materials.

• Forests also help in maintaining the fertility of the soil.