What is afforestation? List the programmes carried out under this sche

1.	What is afforestation? List the programmes carried out under this scheme .
Answer» Solution :Afforestation. Looking at the rapid destruction rate of forest, National agriculture commision started a scheme in 1976 called social forestry. Under this scheme such trees were to be planted which give the fuel wood to the local people, fodder for their animal, tools for agriculture, -some teak for MAKING houses and minor forest produce etc. Many afforestation programmes have been taken in hand by central and state governments. 1. Social Forestry Programme (1976). It requires raising trees for fuel wood, fodder, agricultural implements and fruits on public and COMMON lands for the benefit of rural community. The programme is aimed at REDUCING the demand on existing forests needed for soil and water conservation. 2. Agroforestry Programme . It is aimed at reviving the ancient practice of USING the same land for farming, forestry and animal husbandary. 3. Urban Forestry Programme. It is aimed at GROWING ornamental and fruit trees in urban areas along roads, in privats compounds and in common parks.

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