Global warming and its consequences are challenging the existence of human life. This is the reason why mankind is understanding the importance of the imperative of a clean environment. When it comes to making the environment healthy and prosperous, the protection of forests and their dependent animals becomes very important. The research of environmentalists says that for a prosperous environment, it is necessary to have 33 percent of the land area forest, whereas in reality only about 17 percent of the forests in India are there. The researchers also show that forests absorb 7.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide each year. The Central Government has made rules and regulations from time to time for the prevention of depleting forests and extinction of fauna. Along with this, projects related to wildlife conservation have been started, whether it is the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, the Tiger Save Project of 1973 or the 1981 Forest Conservation Act, all these have awakened a new consciousness among the public and created a new awareness among the forest-sanctuaries. Started making the focal point of his interest.
For this emerging trend to take shape and its prevalence, it is absolutely necessary that children should be its focal point. From the very childhood, they should be given in-depth information about the environment and the wealth of forests and the diversity of fauna contained in it. For this it is necessary that our schools take children to national parks from time to time and tell how forests are the protectors of mankind. The beauty of the forests will surely touch their heart. Tell them about the species of animals. Also tell about the creatures which are on the verge of extinction. Also tell them what plans have been made for their rescue. This brings a positive change in the children. I myself am an example of this. My childhood trip to Corbett National Park had a huge impact on me. As a child, my father along with my family took me to Corbett National Park against my wishes. The natural natural environment there acted as a magnetic attraction. The love for nature grew so much that after marriage, almost every other month, he used to go out for three-four days in Corbett National Park or other national parks. On returning, there would have been a conversation with acquaintances, then most people would have seen a lack of information about these parks. Today it is a state that the information about Corbett National Park is mostly known to every middle class family and there has been a rapid increase in the trend and movement towards it.
Despite all this, we have to think about the holistic development of these national parks. For this it is necessary that the entry fee in these sanctuaries should be affordable. Everything has become very expensive here. Surcharge separately. If the fee of the local guide is also included in this compulsorily, then the entry of the common man becomes restricted there.The central and state governments should understand that national parks or sanctuaries should not become a source of income for the government, but they should become pilgrimage centers for forest lovers. Entering there should not be a burden, but inspirational. The effect of this will be that our forests will become healthy and the animals present there will add to the richness of the forest. While handing over the responsibility of the Forest Department to a minister, the State Governments should keep in mind whether he is suitable for this department or not. He should be interested in the environment and forests and have his own far-reaching thinking about these issues.
Also, the management section of the national park should prepare such data, in which information should be recorded about who is coming there with passion for forests. Such people should be identified and associated with the park management informally and they should be included in the seminars and forest week etc. organized by the Forest Department from time to time. This will increase public participation in forest conservation. If we can do all this, then forests will be safe and they will also become a protective shield for our environment.
