Tree Planting & Forest Protection
The role of forests in the national economy and in ecology was emphasised in the 1988 National Forest Policy, which focused on ensuring environmental stability, restoring the ecological balance, and preserving the remaining forests. Other objectives of the policy were meeting the need for fuelwood, fodder, and small timber for rural and tribal people while recognising the need to actively involve local people in the management of forest resources. Forest Conservation Act of 1980 was amended to facilitate stricter conservation measures.
The 2009 Indian National Forest Policy document emphasises the need to combine India's effort at forest conservation with sustainable forest management. India defines forest management as one where the economic needs of local communities are not ignored; rather forests are sustained while meeting nation's economic needs and local issues through scientific forestry with combined action in forest conservation with people’s participation. It is well documented through the Forest Right Act rules and guidelines.
Environment conservation activities of the organisation
Conserving the common property resources like the forest, water bodies, and other natural resources by involving local people’s participation in forest regeneration.
Formation and strengthening of forest rights committees with the support of tribal and forest dwelling communities with district government support for implementing and adopting strategies in conservation and to combat climate change.
Revitalisation of forest conservation activities by developing seed collection, forest nursery, tree-plantation activity and community-based conservation programs.
Involving panchayat bodies and civil society organisations in tree plantation activities and encouraging citizens to safeguard environment for their future generation.
Promoting economic development of the forest depended on communities by utilisation of forest with sustainable plan to overcome poverty as well as to safeguard forests.
Integrating active participation of stakeholders in conservation of biodiversity, forest resources for the best of next generations to assure sustainable economic growth.
Creating awareness on climate change and global warming, and its impact on the society and using various scientific techniques along with revival of traditional knowledge in preservation of the flora and fauna for ecological balance.
Networking and linkages with a like-minded organisation for conserving, preserving and protecting the environment with joint-forest management with adequate budget.
Promoting eco-based livelihoods for the economic development of the local communities and increasing their participation with forest department initiatives.
Implementing environment conservation legislations to protect the flora and fauna for the best of present and future generations.
Protection of forest and natural resources for sustainable development
Forest resources are important to us and to our natural environment. We are basically dependent on forests for our survival. Hence conservation is much essential important activity for safeguarding the ecosystem. Forest conservation includes preservation and the protection of forest cover. Forests helps in protecting against climate change, flood prevention, crop pollination, reduces poverty, supports food security, creates employment opportunities, provides clean water supply, protecting land from deforestation, reduces soil erosion, preserves the genetic diversity of plants, safeguards wildlife-by helping the growth of animal species and their breeding, improves air quality, provides shelter and energy, and even improves public health. Therefore, we need to implement better