In 2008, India had 20.6% of its total area under forest cover as per the Forest Survey of India. Out of this 1.6% with dense forests, 10.2% moderately dense forests, 8.82% with bush land. The maximum area under forest cover is Madhya Pradesh is 11% of India’s forest cover. Next comes Arunachal Pradesh, which has 10%, Chattisgarh has 8.25%, Orissa 7.15%, Maharashtra 7.01%.
In India there are 67 National Parks, 394 Wild life Sancturies, 17 Tiger Reserves are there.
In India, forest area has been decreasing as a result of land cleared for farming, flooding for irrigation and hydroelectric projects, expansion of urban areas, for industries, for laying roads, power lines etc.
Realising the importance of the forest and the need to maintain these forests and increase the forest area, the government has declared many of them as reserved or protected forests. These forests are owned by the Government and the Government reserves the right to allow people to enter these forests and use its products.
In 1955, the Sariska National Park was declared a reserved forest. This became a Wild Life Sanctuary in 1958. This got the status of Tiger Reserve in 1978. Finally it was made as a National Park in 1992. Government was not only funding but also protection was given at a large extent.
In 1955, the Sariska National Park was declared a reserved forest. This became a Wild Life Sanctuary in 1958. This got the status of Tiger Reserve in 1978. Finally it was made as a National Park in 1992. Government was not only funding but also protection was given at a large extent.
Awareness programmes like tree planting, sunlight encouragements etc. should be given to the public especially to the students.
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