List any four measures for conserving forests.
Answer:
- Replenish the trees cut down for timber by planting more trees so that there is no scarcity.
- Consumption of wood and charcoal should be discouraged. Instead, use conventional sources of energy such as biogas.
- Deforestation should either be stopped or reduced to minimum and should be followed by reforestation.
- Acute participation of local people need to be taken for the conservation of forests.