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Explain the method of conservation of forests.

The forests need to be conserved in order to preserve the biodiversity. There are various methods of conservation of forests:


● Deforestation should be strictly prohibited. It can be done by replacing the timber with an alternative fuel.


● The forests should be protected from harmful pests by use of pesticides and removal of infected trees.


● The wildfire should be avoided.


● The number of trees cut should be equal to the number of trees planted.


● The diversified forests should have more priority than uniformity forests.


● The jhum method and other agricultural methods should be banned.


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