EARTH MATTERS

FORESTS & WILD ANIMALS

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-2011

By Gagan Goel

EARTH MATTERS
In Hindu mythology, Earth is worshipped as GODDESS ADITI, who is described as the Mother of the Earth & Sky. In our vedas, Earth is treated as MOTHER.
(The Earth is Mother, I am son of Earth.)

- Prithvi Sukta, Atharva Veda (12.1.12)

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Earth is an amazing planet, and the one that matters most to us. We love watching it in all of its beauty and fury, its history and its future. Lets have a conversation about why EARTH MATTERS.

EARTH MATTERS
Forests & wild animals are very important to our world and our survival. But unfortunately most of us don't understand the importance of this rich wealth of forest and wildlife we have. Deforestation and illegal poaching of animals are fast depleting the forest and wild life. So efforts must be taken to conserve the forest and wild life.

WHY EARTH MATTERS?

..for reducing droughts and floods

The tsunami killed 100 times more people than 9/11. The planet is brutally powerful. Respect it. Preserve it.

WHY EARTH MATTERS?

EARTH MATTERS

OBSERVE & THINK! How plastic is suffocating our earth?

FORESTS

5 most forest-rich countries (the Generally saying FORESTS are Russian are the large areas Federation, Brazil, the large Canada, thickly with plants and covered the USA and China) accounted for more than half of the trees.. total forest area. These plant & trees cover 10 countries had no forest at all approximately 9.4% of the and an surface (or 54 had forest on Earth's additional 30% of total less area). 10 percent of their total land than land area.

Why trees matter?

TheFresh Air ..for forests give life, not only to other species, but they help to prolong the human race
Trees improve the quality of the air by trapping carbon and other particles produced by pollution
Think! Before its too late

Why trees matter?

Imagine a childhood without a tree to climb or swing from

Trees nurture our childhood in the lap of mother nature.

Why trees matter?

Where would the birds nest and rest?

Or this?
On this?

Trees are home for many animals & birds, thus, preserve tree.

Why trees matter?

Deforestation affects water cycle. Trees extract groundwater through their roots and release it into the atmosphere. When part of a forest is removed, the trees no longer evaporate away this water, resulting in a much drier climate.

Why trees matter?

Preventing erosion and landslides Preserve the fertility of the soil. Mother earth has given much responsibility to trees

Why trees matter?

Provide raw materials to paper, furniture, building materials & many other Industry

Why trees matter?

According to the World Rainforest Movement: - 25% of medicines come from the forests - this is a number that does not do justice to all the cures that have yet to be discovered or that have been destroyed

Why trees matter?

Provide food, fodder, fuel, fertilizer and fibre.

Deforestation
Deforestation is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non forest use. Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use.

Rates of deforestation
As per FAO
by (Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations),

2030 there will only be 10% remaining Another ten percent in a degraded condition 80 percent will have been lost With them hundreds of thousands of irreplaceable species.

CAUSES OF FORESTS DEPLETION

Large scale cutting of trees for different purposes like Industries. Irrigation and power projects. Over grazing by cattle. Forest fire, floods etc.

Why trees matter?

Forest provide moisture and lower the temperature.

Dont let it melt, plant trees to reduce global warming

FOREST CONSERVATION

FOREST CONSERVATION
Reforestation is the restocking of destroyed forests by planting new trees. We should plant at least as many trees as we cut. We have already caused a lot of damage to our forests. If we have to regain our green wealth, reforestation is the only option.

FOREST CONSERVATION
About 17 full grown trees are required to produce 1 tonne of paper. Paper can be recycled about 5 to 7 times for use. We should save, reuse and recycle paper to save not only trees but also to save the energy, water and chemicals used to make paper.

REUSE & RECYCLE PAPER

WILD LIFE
WILD LIFE means the native animals of a region.

EXTINCT SPECIES
A species is said to be extinct when it is not seen in the wild for 50 years at a stretch e.g., Dodo, Passenger Pigeon, Pink headed duck

ENDANGERED SPECIES
An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters.

Photograph from the mid1870s of a pile of American bison skulls waiting to be ground for fertilizer.

Siberian Tiger

Philippine Eagle

Dhole (Jungli Kyutta) American Bison

ENDANGERED SPECIES
A few Species of endangered reptiles, birds, mammals and plants of India are:

Reptiles: Gharial, Green Sea Turtle, Python. Birds: Great Indian Bustard (Sohan/Hukna), Pelican, Peacock, Great Indian Hornbill, Siberian White Crane.

ENDANGERED SPECIES
c. Carnivores: Indian Wolf, Red Fox, Sloth Bear, Red Panda, Tiger, Leopard Striped Hyena Indian Lion, Golden Cat. d. Primates: Hoolock Gibbon, Lion tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Capped Monkey, Golden Monkey.

VULNERABLE SPECIES
A species is said to be in vulnerable category if its population is facing a continuous decline due to over exploitation or habitat destruction. Such a species is till abundant, but under a serious threat of becoming endangered if casual factors are not checked.
Polar Bear

Koala

Cheetah

Red Data Book

Red Data Book published by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) includes the list of endangered species of plants and animals. In India, nearly 450 plant species have been identified in the categories of endangered.

REASONS FOR DEPLETION OF WILD LIFE

Absence of shelter to wild animals. Deforestation Destruction of wild plants which affects the survival of wild life Pollution

NECESSITY FOR WILD LIFE CONSERVATION

Wild life helps us in maintaining balance of nature. It can increase our foreign exchange if linked with tourism. The preservation of wild life helps to make their study easy. The wild life of India is our cultural asset and had deep rooted effect on Indian art, sculpture and religion.

MODES OF WILD LIFE CONSERVATION

Establishment of Sanctuaries and National park Shooting and hunting of endangered species should be totally banned Natural habitats of wild life should be carefully protected Public should be educated Research on wildlife should be encouraged Protection by law

Animals matter..

If animals cares for each other,

why cant we.

Eco-Eating

Eco-Eating
Eating meat threatens animal welfare, personal health, societal safety, food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. The best way for us to personally protect our world and our health is to Go Vegetarian... thats Eco-Eating!

Future Zoo

Future flower & Trees

Time is running

EARTH MATTERS
Plant one tree on your every birthday and take care of it. Love animals & Leave a spoonful of grain every morning for birds. Do not waste anything, instead find use for it elsewhere. Save water, electricity, paper, fuel etc. & help to reduce global warming. Go for eco eating Visit a nearby national park/sanctuary. Educate others.

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Why cant we?

Earth matters! It is still in our hand!

THANK YOU