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    Forests: Our Lifeline Class 7 Science Notes - Chapter 17: Deforestation

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    Deforestation is the clearing of forests for agriculture, livestock, logging and human development which leads to problems like global warming, pollution, and lowered groundwater levels. Governments and NGOs are working to conserve forests through wildlife sanctuaries and national parks which protect endangered species and allow wildlife to roam freely. Biosphere reserves are large protected areas that conserve biodiversity and local civilizations along with their tribes and wildlife. Reforestation and reducing paper usage can help make the world greener by restoring cleared forests and conserving trees.

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    Forests: Our Lifeline Class 7 Science Notes - Chapter 17

    Deforestation
    Clearing of forests and trees eventually using that land for other purposes like
    agriculture and other human activities. The main causes for deforestation are:
    (i) agricultural expansion
    (ii) livestock grazing
    (iii) Illegal logging, which is cutting, processing of trees in prohibited land.
    (iv) human infrastructure expansion
    (v) overpopulation

    Consequences of Deforestation
    (i) The source of conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen is reduced. Plants use
    photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. This process leads to Global
    Warming.
    (ii) Pollution increases as there is a decrease of plants, which give out fresh air to
    breathe.
    (ii) Ground water level also gets lowered. Desertification and droughts are the results of
    deforestation.

    Wildlife Conservation

    Conservation of forest and wildlife

     Many NGO’s are working towards creating public awareness for conserving
    depleting forest cover and vanishing wildlife.
     Central and state governments in India have set up national parks and wildlife
    sanctuaries to protect forests and endangered species in wildlife.

    Species
    Species is a group of populations, which are capable of interbreeding (reproducing
    fertile offspring).
    1
    Flora and fauna
    The plants and animals observed in a specific region are referred to as flora and fauna
    of that region.

    Biosphere Reserves

    Biosphere and Biodiversity

     Biosphere is that part of the earth in which living organisms exist and is a sum of
    all the ecosystems.
     Biodiversity, refers to the variety of organisms existing on the earth, their
    interrelationships and their relationship with the environment.

    Endemic species
    Endemic species are species of plants and animals that are exclusively found only in a
    particular region or area.

    Wildlife Conservation Projects


    (i) Biosphere Reserve- Large areas which conserve biodiversity and civilization of that
    region. They preserve and protect tribal groups in addition to wildlife.  Eg: Pachmarhi
    Biosphere Reserve.
    (ii) Zoo- Wild animals are kept for research, preservation and also for public exhibition
    and tourism. Eg: Mysore zoo, Indira Gandhi zoological park.
    (iii) National Park- Reserved habitats for both flora and fauna especially endangered
    species. National parks cover large areas where animals can freely move around. E.g.
    Gir forest national park, Periyar national park.
    (iv) Sanctuary- Sanctuaries are largely protected habitats for animals. E.g. Krishna
    wildlife sanctuary.

    Make the World a Greener Place

    Recycling of Paper
    Paper is recycled so that more trees do not have to be cut down to create more paper. It
    is important that we conserve trees and reduce the use of paper as much as possible.

    Reforestation
    Reforestation is restoring of the cleared or destroyed forests by planting new trees.

    2
    Extinction
    Extinction

     Extinction is the dying out or death of all members of a species.


     Human intervention (either directly or indirectly) has become the leading cause of
    species extinction.
     Eg: Animals like the Dodo bird, Tasmanian wolf are extinct.

    Tiger Project
    Endangered animals
    Animals whose count is reducing to an extent that they might face extinction are known
    as the endangered animals. Eg: Giant panda, tiger. Red Data Book is a
    source(reference) book, keeping a record of all the plant and animals that are
    endangered.
    Ecosystem
    Ecosystem is the region consisting of all the living plants, animals and microorganisms
    in an area along with non-living components such as climate, soil, river deltas, etc.

    Migration
    Migration
    Migration is defined as the movement of organisms in large numbers from one place to
    another.

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