Answer:
Conservation
of forests and wildlife was prevalent as 'nature worship' among tribal
communities and in villages. Examples are tulsi plants, banana leaves and sanctity
of the cow. Such cultural beliefs helped preserve the plant and animal species
without creating harm to the ecosystem. Large scale people's movement like
the Chipko Movement in Uttarakhand and the Narmada Bachao Andolan in Madhya
Pradesh indicate involvement of local communities in conserving forests and
wildlife.
Thus,
all conservation practices and programmes should be eco-friendly peoply
friendly and economically acceptable. Developmental projects under taken by the
government should not be at the cost of destruction of forests and loss of
people's livelihoods. (5)
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