Q.11 Explain Conservation of Nature
Answer:
Definition
Conservation of nature means the conservation of natural resources. Everything that we use or consume e.g. food, petrol etc. is obtained from natural resources
Types of resources
a. Renewable natural resources
b. Non-renewable resources
a) Renewable natural resources.
The renewable natural resources e.g. air is reproduced easily.
b) Non-renewable resources
. The non-renewable resources (e.g. minerals and fossil fuels) are not replenished once they get depleted. We have to conserve the non-renewable resources because their reserves are limited and humans are heavily dependent on them for daily needs. The renewable resources too have to be judiciously used. To ensure sustainable use of resources in our environment, we should act upon the principle of ‘The 3R’ i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
The Ri: Reduce
We should use the natural resources less and should not waste them. We should use this principle at different places, in our daily lives. We should not waste water, electricity, fuel etc. We should turn off the tap when not in use. We should bath with a bucket instead of shower. The lights and fans should be off when we are not in room. We should take public transport or walk short distances instead of using motor fuel. We should not waste food and should give unused food to poor people.
The R2: Reuse
We should use things again and again. We should not throw away materials such as glass containers, plastic bags, paper, cloth etc. These should be reused | A recycling of one tonne of at domestic levels rather than being thrown. It also reduces solid | paper can save 17 trees… waste pollution.
The R3: Recycle
Materials such as paper, plastic, glass etc. can be recycled. This decreases the volume of refuse and helps in conservation of natural resources.
The R4: Reforest
Trees should be planted. Trees make our environment more cool, shady and green. : Plans for the Conservation of Nature The following are the projects and plans of our government for the conservation of other resources.
1. National Conservation Strategy
In 1992, Pakistan developed the National Conservation Strategy: The main objectives of this strategy are conservation of natural resources and improved efficiency in the use of resources. It also covers the policies for promoting efficiency and conservation of energy resources.
2- National Drinking Water and Sanitation Policy
The Federal Ministry of Environment has launched the national Drinking Water and Sanitation Policy. It focuses on the provision of clean drinking water to entire population and the conservation of the water resources. Water purification plants are being installed all over the country.
3. Mass awareness for water Conservation and Management
In 2006, the UNDP (UN Division for Sustainable Development) launched the project “Mass Awareness for Water Conservation and Management”. The objective of the project was to launch a comprehensive s
awareness campaign for the conservation and management of water resources in Pakistan.
for Sustainable
4. Society for conservation and protection of Clean water, air, fuels, agricultural Environment
The organization SCOPE (Society for Conservation plentiful earlier, but now these are and Protection of Environment) works with the government for mass awareness and research of the conservation of natural resources in Pakistan.
Role of WWF
The WWF (old name is World Wildlife Fund but now it is called World Wide Fund for Nature) is working on many projects related to the conservation of nature. The following are some important programmes of WWF-Pakistan (in collaboration with the government of Pakistan).
1) Improving sub-watershed management and environmental awareness around Ayubia National
Park.
2) Plantation of trees of Jatropha and Mangroves at District Thatta, Sindh.
3). District-wise forest covers assessment of Pakistan.
4) Saving Wetlands Sky High Programme (for the conservation and management of high
altitude wetlands).
5) Indus Basin Water Security Project (to protect the water-flow needed for the maintenance of
river ecosystem and for the benefit of nearby areas).
(6) Regional Climate Risk Reduction in Himalayas.
