For the conservation of forests, following steps can be taken:

(a) Conservation of forest is a national problem so it must be tackled with perfect coordination between forest department and other departments.

(b) People’s participation in the conservation of forests is of vital importance. So, we must get them involved in this national task.

(c) The cutting of trees in the forests must be stopped at all costs.

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(d) Afforestation or special programmes like Van Mahotsava should be launched on grand scale.

(e) Celebrations of all functions, festivals should precede with tree-plantation.

(f) Cutting of timber and other forest produce should be restricted.

(g) Grasslands should be regenerated.

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(h) Forest conservation Act 1980 should be strictly implemented to check deforestation.

(i) Several centres of excellence have been setup and awards should be instituted.