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Write short notes on :
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava
Solution
Afforestation or Vana Mahotsava — Growing of trees/forest (afforestation) has been taken up as Vana Mahotsava in India which is a tree-planting ceremony started to maintain the ecological balance and prevent the depletion of the ozone layer. The following activities are undertaken on Vana Mahotsava :
(a) Tree planting to increase the area under forests
(b) Care of trees already planted
(c) Protection of trees from insects and pests.
(d) Planting trees on hill slopes and wasteland.
(e) Preventing illegal felling of trees.
(f) Free distribution of saplings.
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