Afforestation and its Importance

Group 1

IntroductionAfforestation is a process of

planting trees or sowing seeds in a barren land to create a forest.

Restoration of plants and animals for the next generation.

Some plants having medicinal properties which are very effective for curing the diseases.

Afforestation in India gives out many advantages such as It brings proper rain, It reduces Global warming, It prevents soil erosion from heavy rains. & It brings in beauty to the nature.

Ref:http://www.naeb.nic.in

Facts about forestIndia is among the top 10 forested

countries in the world.(Nov 2011)16 types of forests are found in

India11 percent of plant biodiversity in

the world is found in India.There are 15,000 species of

flowering plants in India.

Ref: http://indiasendangered.com/facts-you-did-not-know-about-biodiversity-of-india/

Benefits of TreesTrees combat the greenhouse

effectTrees conserve energyTrees help prevent water pollutionTrees shield children from ultra-

violet raysTress prevent landslidesAgroforestry

Ref: http://www.treepeople.org/top-22-benefits-trees

what we should do to save trees?Avoid printing more paper.Stop using wooden decorativePlant trees/ shrubsGift plants on your friend's

birthday.Stop making disposable chop

sticks(china)Use brown paper bags for lunchesDon't keep paper towels in your

houseAdopt a Tree

What Are the Measures Taken by the Indian Government to Save the Environment?

Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 Workshop on Growing and

Planting Fruit Trees OrganicallyIndian Forest Act 1927Poster Drawing CompetitionPlanting held at the hands of the

ChildrenTogether We Grow: Plant a Tree'Goa to move towards green

tourism'

Ref: http://www.internationalcentregoa.com/category/clean-goa-for-green-goa/

Traditional ways to protect trees

Revolutions held:Chipko movementGreen Belt movementNavdanya MovementKenyan land takeoverBelief Behind trees:Tree is Worshipped by Hindus.Some shrubs hold special significance in

various rituals.Manusmrti gives distinct of plants.Ref:http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2012/68_KTPI/Module_5.pdf

benefits of Deforestation to business

LandscapingLoggingBiofuels are producedPaper making industry Timber Industry

Recycling of woodsFibre cement boardsWood gypsum boardsNewspapersWood- polymerSpace board

Ref: e-book of Forest products

What people say about Planting a Tree?

Government is taking initiative but only for one day

Trees acquire too many space so there is no space to build houses

As the standard of living developed from small houses to flats planting trees got less and people forget.

Not only planting but also we must save trees from being cut

How Students of SSIMS should take initiative to save our

environment?Adopt a tree/ ShrubsPlant a tree where you can plant

Stop people from killing treeOrganise Rallies to protect trees

Recycle waste papers