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Forest and Wildlife Resources

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Biodiversity and Ecological Systems

  • Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms including micro-organisms, bacteria, lichens, trees, elephants, and blue whales
  • All living organisms form a complex web of ecological systems where humans are dependent on other species
  • Plants, animals, and micro-organisms recreate the quality of air, water, and soil essential for human survival
2

Conservation of Forest and Wildlife

  • Conservation became essential due to rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry
  • Conservation preserves ecological diversity and life support systems (water, air, soil)
  • Maintains genetic diversity for better growth and breeding of species
3

Project Tiger and Species Protection

  • Tiger population declined from 55,000 to 1,827 between 1900-1973
  • Major threats: poaching for trade, shrinking habitat, depletion of prey, growing human population
  • Tiger skins and bones used in traditional medicines, especially in Asian countries
4

Types and Distribution of Forests

  • Most forest and wildlife resources owned/managed by government through Forest Department
  • Reserved Forests: More than half of total forest land; most valuable for conservation
  • Protected Forests: Almost one-third of total forest area; protected from further depletion

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Biodiversity refers to the varietyIndian forests are classified into threeA wildlife conservation program launched whenComprehensive legislation providing legal protectionLocal communities actively participating in forest

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