Afforestation

Submitted by:Jasleen Kaur2013-2015 batchMtech CSE(hons)Specialization- Computer Networks

What is Afforestation

•  Planting of trees in a methodical and planned manner and using them wisely....to minimize the effect of reckless deforestation...can be termed as Afforestation.

Advantages • 1. It Increases greenery. 

2. It reduces desertification. 3. It brings Rain in proper time. 4. It reduces the pollution level. 5. It minimizes the effect of drought and Global Warming. 6. It helps the factories to have a proper use of plant items without leaving a bad effect in the society and environment. 7. It minimizes the effect of soil erosion. 8. It helps to control Acid rain....... 9.floods can be controlled to some extent 10.wildlife is preserved 11.rains are more obvious 

Disadvantages• There is no disadvantage....because planting trees in a

proper way is always beneficial... 

 Over the study period, the area afforested annually in Canada declined gradually, from a high of over 10 000 ha in 1990 to

about 6000 ha in 2001

Importance• The importance is immense in today's scenario because it is

mainly done for commercial purposes. • In a natural forest or woodland, the trees are heterogeneous. • Owing to the sensitivity to over usage and slow growths, these

forests cannot be used continuously for commercial purposes like wood products.

• The process of planting trees in empty lands helps promote the fast propagation of specific types of trees for the wood industry.

• With the increasing demand for wood fuels and building materials, this process helps to meet these demands without cutting down the natural forests.

• Deforestation can lead to the depletion of trees in water catchments and riverside zones. Afforestation ensures trees and plants that hold the soil in these sensitive areas remain protected

Marketing Afforestation.• The Following Points Justify the Application of

Societal Marketing Principles for Time Honored and Cost Effective Implementation of the Program:

1) An Optimal Mix of Afforestation Program (Combination of Social, Economic, and Environmental Requirements).

2) Inculcating Mass Awareness.3) Cost Effectiveness is Possible.4) Sensitive Segment is Benefited.5) Rural Economy is Benefited.6) Maintaining Ecological Balance.• Afforestation Mix:1) Trees.2) Shrubs.3) Sub Shrubs.4) Herbal.

Social Forestry.• Social Forestry is a Community Development

Program, instrumental in protecting Social/Public Interests by increasing Fuel Wood Supply, Small Timber Supply, Fodder Supply, Protection of Agricultural Fields against Winds and Erosion and is also used for Entertaining Masses.

• Three Constituents of Social Forestry are Farm Forestry, Rural Forestry, and Urban Forestry.

1) Farm Forestry:Relates to Individual Land-leads to balanced Rural Economy. Mix: Farm Bands, Wind Breaker, Green Revolution, Checking Erosion,and Salinization. Benefits: Firewood, Fodder, Small Timber, Organic Manure..

2) Rural Forestry:Relates to Community Land-Leads to Cottage Industries. Mix:Road Side, Railway Side, Degraded Land, and Derelict Areas. Benefits: Raw Materials for Small Scale Industries.

3) Urban Forestry: Relates to Community Land-Leads to Beautification of Environment. Mix: Good Looking, Small Size, Flower/Fruit Providing Plants. Benefits: Beautification of Environment and reduction of Air Pollution.

• Industrial(Production Forestry):• Plantation-Paper Industry, Timber Industry, and

Pharmaceutical Industry.• Benefits: Provides Raw Materials for above Industries

Promoting Afforestation.• The Promotion of

Afforestation can be broadly Categorized into three Parts as under:

1) Personal Promotion: Integrated to Religion, Co-Operation of Saints and Prophets required.

2) Advertisement and Publicity Based on Creativity:

• Creating Mass Awareness through Radio/TV, Drama, Folk Dances/Songs etc.

3) Service Promotion: • Incentives to Individuals,

Institutions, Subsidies, Lucrative Incentives to Individuals and Institutional Motivators.

Impact of afforestation