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    The massive deforestation in Telangana is causing problems like low rainfall, soil erosion, and destruction of wildlife habitats. It is also leading to more floods, which hamper agriculture. Deforestation is being done to meet human needs as the population increases, and illegal logging also contributes to forest loss.

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    The massive deforestation in Telangana is causing problems like low rainfall, soil erosion, and destruction of wildlife habitats. It is also leading to more floods, which hamper agriculture. Deforestation is being done to meet human needs as the population increases, and illegal logging also contributes to forest loss.

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    The massive deforestation in Telangana is causing problems like low rainfall, soil erosion, and destruction of wildlife habitats. It is also leading to more floods, which hamper agriculture. Deforestation is being done to meet human needs as the population increases, and illegal logging also contributes to forest loss.

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    The massive deforestation in Telangana is causing problems like low rainfall, soil erosion, and destruction of wildlife habitats. It is also leading to more floods, which hamper agriculture. Deforestation is being done to meet human needs as the population increases, and illegal logging also contributes to forest loss.

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    Identify the effects of deforestation in the Telangana Region.?

    As there is an increase in population, deforestation is being done to meet human needs. Rapid
    deforestation in the name of development is one of the reasons for less forest cover in the
    state. The state also has cases of illegal felling.
    The massive deforestation in Telangana is causing low rainfall and associated water
    problems, as well as soil erosion and destruction of wildlife habitats It also leads to a rise in
    natural calamities such as floods. Floods hamper agricultural activities in rural areas.

    List out a few measures to conserve the forests of India.

    Afforestation

    o It is the planting of trees for commercial purposes


    o Instead of taking resources from existing natural forests, afforestation is
    a process used to plant trees and use them as resources instead of
    naturally existing forests.
    o It also creates habitat for wildlife, recreational areas, and commercial
    use while not causing harm to natural forests
    o Van Mahotsava was launched in 1950 to make people aware of the
    importance of planting trees
    2. Selective logging
    o It is a method used to meet the needs of both the forests and humans
    seeking economic resources
    o Selective logging is the removal of trees within a stand based on size
    limitations
    o This technique allows for forest regeneration to occur between and after
    the selective harvest cycles
    3. Controlling forest fires
    o Forest fires are the most common and deadly cause of loss of forests
    o They can start due to natural causes or can be accidents caused by man
    o Hence, Precautions must be taken for such incidents. Making fire lanes,
    spreading chemicals to control fire, clearing out dry leaves and trees,
    etc.
    4. Better farming practices
    o Slash and burn farming, overgrazing by cattle, and
    shifting agriculture are all farming practices that harm the environment,
    particularly forests. Hence, these practices must be kept under control.
    5. Checking forest clearances for urbanization
    o In the era of rapid urbanization and industrialization, clearing of forests
    either by encroachment or actual grant of permission is often done
    o Hence, strict policies should be in place, to avert forest land from urban
    encroachment

    Find out the reasons for deforestation during the colonial period.

    Deforestation during the colonial period in India was caused by several factors. These
    included the rise of commercial farming, the need for timber, the desire to convert forests into
    grazing land, and the construction of railways and other infrastructure projects.
    Additionally, the British colonial government viewed forests as unproductive and believed
    that clearing the land for agriculture or commercial forestry would lead to economic growth.
    As a result, large areas of forest were cleared for commercial crops like tea, coffee, and
    cotton, as well as timber for construction and fuel.
    fThis led to a significant loss of biodiversity and ecological imbalances, ultimately increasing
    the vulnerability of the land to soil erosion, floods, and droughts.

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