Forest resource ppt

1. Forest Resources

2. WHAT ARE FOREST RESOURCES?
• • Resources are anything available in our environment that can be
used to fulfil our desires is recognized as a resource, given that it is
technically accessible, economically viable, and culturally
appropriate. Example of forest resources are Forests are the
foundation of many industries, including timber, processed wood,
paper, rubber, fruits, etc.
• • Boreal forests, or taiga, are found between 50 and 60 degrees
latitude in North America, Asia, and Europe. Boreal forests’ bitter
cold climate makes it difficult for life, leading to low species
diversity compared to temperate and tropical forests.
• • Temperate forests are located at mid-latitudes, which gives them
their characteristic four seasons . Temperate forests are inhabited
by species adapted for seasonality. Deciduous trees like maples
• • Tropical forests are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on
Earth. These forests cover only a tenth of the surface of the planet,
yet harbour half of all species.11 They are also some of the most
threatened by human activities .Tropical has two types evergreen
and deciduous in India

3. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF
FOREST RESOURCES
• Carbon purification
• Helps store the carbon from atmosphere into land soil into trees etc
• Biodiversity conservation
• Huge amount of species are found in forests
• Soil conservation prevents soil erosion maintain the integrity of soil
• Water regulation of underground water regulates water cycle dissipates
access water into atm by transpiration
• Climate regulation regulates weather rain wind heat waves
• Natural disaster prevention helps deal with droughts tsunamis
• Genetic diversity lot of endangered and bound to an area species are
found

4. Economic Importance of Forest
Resources
• • Timber Industry: Forests provide raw materials for the timber
industry, which produces lumber, plywood, pulp, and paper
products. This industry generates significant revenue through
logging, processing, and exporting wood products.
• • Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs): Forests yield a wide range of
nontimber products such as fruits, nuts, mushrooms, medicinal
plants, resins, latex, and fibers. Harvesting and commercialization of
NTFPs provide additional income sources for local communities and
businesses.
• • Employment Opportunities: The forestry sector creates jobs in
various activities such as logging, timber processing, forest
management, conservation, research, and ecotourism. Employment
in forestry contributes to rural livelihoods and economic
development.
• • Revenue Generation: Governments earn revenue through taxes,
royalties, and fees levied on timber harvesting, forest concessions,
and ecotourism activities. Forest resources contribute to national
income and fiscal stability.

5. Economic imp
• • Tourism and Recreation: Forests attract tourists and outdoor
enthusiasts interested in activities such as hiking, camping,
birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and adventure sports. Tourism
revenues bolster local economies and create opportunities for small
businesses.
• • Ecosystem Services and Environmental Benefits: Forests provide
various ecosystem services such as soil formation, pollination, flood
control, and air purification. These services have economic value in
terms of reducing infrastructure costs, enhancing agricultural
productivity, and improving human health. • Investment and Green
Finance: Forest conservation and sustainable management attract
investments from public and private sectors, including green bonds,
impact investing, and conservation finance mechanisms.

6. Social Significance of Forest
Resources
1>Livelihood and employement
2 >cultural and spiritual values;
• 3 >Health and well being-improves air-makes beautiful-makes
good for meditation-attracts tourist-
• 4>Indigenous peoples- traditional knowledge-medial
plants/navigation skills/weather forecast/Tribals communicate
with trees

7. Threats to Forest Resources
• Deforestation
• Illegal logging and wildlife trade
• Climate change
• Invasive species
• wildfire
• Afforestation does not bring back the ecosystem
• Case study Australian bushfire 2019-20
• Biggest bushfire recorded named “black summer”
• Just right conditions long drought, extreme heatwave, dry plants, low
humidity, air current
• 46 million acers burned366,500 acres
• Delhi size 366,500 acers 120+ delhi

8. Conservation and Sustainable
Management
• Forest Conservation Policies: Implementing policies and regulations that protect
forests from deforestation, illegal logging, and habitat destruction is crucial.
Enforcing laws against forest encroachment and poaching helps preserve
biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.
• • Education on Forest Importance: Awareness campaigns educate the public about
the significance of forests in providing oxygen, regulating climate, supporting
biodiversity, and supplying essential resources like timber, food, and medicine.
• • Forest Restoration and Rehabilitation: Investing in forest restoration projects
such as reforestation, afforestation, and agroforestry enhances degraded
ecosystems, increases carbon sequestration, and improves resilience to climate
change.
• Forest Certification Programs: Participating in forest certification schemes such as
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification (PEFC) verifies that forests are managed according to rigorous
sustainability standards. Certification enhances market access for timber products
and promotes responsible forestry practices.
• Community-Based Forestry: Involving local communities in forest management
decisions and benefit-sharing arrangements empowers them as stewards of forest
resources.
• Biodiversity Conservation: Protected areas and wildlife reserves serve as sanctuaries
for a diverse range of plant and animal species, including rare, threatened, and
endangered ones. They provide essential habitats for wildlife to thrive and
maintain ecological balance.

9. Case study (conservation and
sustainable)
• • Location: Silent Valley is a pristine tropical rainforest located in the Palakkad district of the
southern state of Kerala. It is situated in the Western Ghats, one of the world's biodiversity
hotspots, and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including many endemic and endangered
species.
• • Hydro Electric Proposal he construction of a hydroelectric dam across the River, which flows
through the Silent Valley. The proposed dam was part of the broader Palakkad Hydroelectric Project
aimed at generating electricity to meet the growing energy demands of the region
• • Environmental Concerns: The proposal to build the dam raised significant environmental concerns
among scientists, environmentalists, and local communities. They argued that the construction of
the dam would lead to the flooding of large areas of the rainforest, resulting in the loss of
biodiversity, habitat destruction, and displacement of indigenous tribal communities.
• • Public Opposition and Protests: The proposal to build the dam sparked widespread opposition
and protests from environmentalists, scientists, academics, artists, and concerned citizens across
Kerala and beyond. They organized rallies, public meetings, and awareness campaigns to highlight
the ecological significance of Silent Valley and the potential environmental impacts of the dam.
• • Government Intervention: Despite initial plans to proceed with the dam construction, the Indian
government intervened in response to the growing public outcry and environmental concerns. In
1980, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered a scientific study to evaluate the ecological significance
of Silent Valley and the feasibility of alternative energy projects.
• • Declaration as a National Park: In 1984, following the recommendations of the scientific study
and sustained advocacy efforts, the Indian government declared Silent Valley as a national park.
This decision provided legal protection to the rainforest, prohibiting any further development
activities in the area.
• • Legacy and Impact: The Silent Valley controversy is regarded as a landmark victory for
environmental conservation in India. It highlighted the power of grassroots movements and public
activism in protecting ecologically sensitive areas from development projects that could harm
biodiversity and ecosystem

10. International Efforts and
Agreements
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): 1992 The
UNFCCC aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to
prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
• Montreal Process: The Montreal Process is a regional initiative involving
12 member countries committed to sustainable forest management in
temperate and boreal forests.
• International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions: ILO conventions,
such as Convention No. 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, recognize
the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities to own, manage,
and control their traditional lands, including forests.
• Paris Agreement: While primarily focused on climate change mitigation,
the Paris Agreement indirectly addresses forest conservation and
sustainable management. Many countries include forest-related
measures, such as afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable land use
practices, in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) t
• redd+ in amazon basin.

11. Redd+(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
) in AMazon Basin 2008
• Threats to the Amazon Basin:(def/logging/mining)
• Brazil's National REDD+ Strategy:inyernational
support/community involvement/govt engagem
• international Funding and Partnerships(UNDP/ world
bank/GEF)
• Monitoring and Satellite Technology:
• Protected Areas and Indigenous Reserves:
• Sustainable Development and Alternative Livelihoods
• Successes and Ongoing Challenges

12. Role of Technology in Forest
Management
• Remote sensing
• Satellite monitoring to prevent or alert about wildfires as soon as possible
• Forest modeling and simulation
• Data analytics and machine learning