The National Forest Policy of 1988 emphasized conservation, ecological balance, and meeting the needs of the local population while increasing forest cover.
Consider the following programmes: I. Afforestation and development of wastelands. II. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests. III. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel. IV. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects. The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1996 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest conservation policies, acts, and rules (e.g., Forest Conservation Act, Indian Forest Act))
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