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We need to be aware of the following things regarding the conservation of natural
environment:
1. Our every activity causes the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases. So we
should try to minimize the activities that increase the amount of greenhouse gases.

2. We should utilize the resources rationally.
3. We all should be aware of the fact that we exist only when the earth exists.
4. Measures to improve the relation between the earth and human beings should be
implemented.
5. Natural resources should not be over exploited.
6. Development activities should be carried out in a planned way.

7. Use of modern tools and technologies should not cause harm to nature.
8. Limit the human activities according to the carrying capacity of the nature.
9. Concept of energy conservation for energy production should be developed.

10. Understand and follow the law of nature.
11. Environment friendly human activities should be adopted.
12. Emphasis on Forestry Education and Agriculture Education.

Activity: 6

Organize a speech competition in the class on the topic ‘Relation between Natural
resources and human activities.

Efforts that can be made at local level for caring the earth
Various efforts can be made at local level for the conservation of nature. Depending
upon the status of nature, climate and geographical condition, local people can carry out
different programmes to conserve nature. The following efforts can be made by the local
people of community for the conservation of nature:
1. Trees and plants should be protected for the conservation of water resources. New
trees should be planted in the places where there are no trees or plants.
2. The forest resources should be conserved. Old trees and dried plants can be collected
for wood or firewood but the new trees should not be harmed.
3. The use of insecticides and pesticides should be minimized and use of organic manure
should be increased. The people at local level should understand that quality of soil
can be increased and the creatures living in land can be protected by reducing the use
of insecticides and pesticides.
4. Unmanaged human settlement should be controlled.
5. Wildfire in the grasslands, forests, and any other open areas should be stopped.

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