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Geography: Forest and Wildlife Resources · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science

Explain how local communities have contributed to the conservation of forests and wildlife in India. Give two examples. (4 marks)

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Explain how local communities have contributed to the conservation of forests and wildlife in India. Give two examples. (4 marks)

Answer: Local communities have protected forests through traditional beliefs, sacred groves and collective rules against hunting or cutting trees. For example, the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan has protected blackbuck, chinkara and khejri trees, while villagers involved in Joint Forest Management have helped regenerate degraded forests by cooperating with forest departments. These practices show that community participation can make conservation more effective.

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Many communities conserve nature through customary restrictions and religious traditions, such as sacred groves. The Bishnoi tradition and Joint Forest Management demonstrate that local participation can protect wildlife, regenerate forests and support sustainable use of resources.

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