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Question
Suggest measures to conserve the forests.
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Solution
Conservation and management of forests can be done by following ways:
a. By effective control of wild fire using suitable measures.
b. By regulating grazing of animals in forest lands.
c. By protecting forests from pests and pathogens.
d. Economic use of timber and fuelwood to avoid its wastage.
e. Forest conservation through the law, adopting programs, reforestation and afforestation.
f. Encouraging agro-forestry, educating people about hazards of deforestation, etc
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