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While India has made progress in increasing its forest and tree cover, the loss of dense natural forests and the shift towards plantations raise concerns about the quality of its forest ecosystems. Discuss the challenges in forest conservation in India and suggest measures to achieve the goals outlined in the National Forest Policy, 1988.
Category: Environment & Ecology (GS -III),
Test Date: 22 Jan 2025
Approach:
- Introduction: Acknowledge India's progress in forest cover but highlight the concerns raised by the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 about the loss of dense forests and the rise of plantations.
- Challenges in Forest Conservation: Deforestation and land-use changes leading to the loss of natural forests; Expansion of plantations as a substitute for natural forests; Encroachment, degradation of critical forest ecosystems; disappearance of forests in biodiversity hotspots (Western Ghats and Northeast India)
- National Forest Policy, 1988: Discuss the goal of achieving one-third forest cover and the current challenges in meeting this target.
- Measures to Address Challenges:
- Focus on natural forest regeneration and afforestation over plantations.
- Restoration of degraded lands through soil restoration and watershed management.
- Financial incentives, tax benefits, and subsidies for tree planting by individuals and organizations.
- Collaboration with NGOs, industries, and governments for large-scale green projects.
- Strengthening forest governance, protection, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Conclude accordingly
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