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Need and importance of preservation of natural resources
Our natural resources are valuable for our next generation too. We must
protect them. We should not pollute land and river. We must control

illegal mining. Let’s plant trees so that we can minimize the effects of
landslides and flood. It also helps us to preserve the habitats of wild
animals. The presence of forests is important to minimize pollutions. We
should not make fire in the forests. We should control illegal hunting,
illegal logging and over grazing in the forests. We should not misuse such
natural properties unnecessarily. Strict law should be made and culprits
must be punished.

Glossary

natural resources – useful things existing in nature
wildlife – animals, birds, insects, etc. which are wild and live
in their natural environment
deforestation – an act of cutting down and burning the trees in an
area
pollution – the process of making soil, air, water, etc. dirty
claimed - assert that one has gained or achieved
culprits - a person who is responsible for a crime or other
misdeed
illegal - contrary to or forbidden by law
natural resources - materials or substances occurring in nature which
can be exploited for economic gain
programs - planned series of future events or performances
projects - proposed or planned undertakings

Teaching instruction: Tell the students about natural properties of our nation, its importance, causes
of its exploitation and preservation methods. Encourage children to preserve such national properties
around them.

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