Management and Conservation of Natural Resources

Management and Conservation of Natural ResourcesNatural resourcesare naturally occurring substances that are considered valuable in their relatively unmodified (natural) form.In other words , Natural resources are materials and components (something that can be used) that can be found within the environment.What are natural resources?Renewable resources . Eg:- all plants and animals Non renewable resources. Eg:- fossil, fuels, minerals etc

Natural resources can be classified

India as country is blessed with rich natural resources . But from our research on the usage of natural resources in our country, we found that the resources are depleting every day. For example: Forest and cultivated land is being depleted due to urbanization, overpopulation and overconsumption.Wild life resources are being lost due to illegal poaching, hunting and industrialization.Water resources are being contaminated are drying up due to industrialization.

What is calling our attention?Urbanisation and IndustrialisationOverpopulationOverconsumption and irresponsible use.DeforestationErosionHabitat Destruction Natural HazardsNo proper access to resources such as water

Threats to our natural resources?

Natural resource managementrefers to the management ofnatural resources such as land, water, soil, plats and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations.

Natural resources managementNatural resources are over exploited leading to several critical consequence which will put the future plant, animal and human society in serious risk.Due to increase in the population, industrialization and urbanization the demand for natural resources is increasing and their availability is limited. So there is a need for proper management of natural resources. Why should we manage our natural resources?Judicious use of natural resources and avoiding wastage of natural resources.Long term planning for the use of natural resources so it last not only for the present but also for future generations.The exploitation of natural resources should not be the benefit of a few people but should be disturbed equally.While extracting and using natural resources we should also plan for the safe disposal of wastes so that no damage is caused to the environment.The proper management of natural resources consist of:-Conservation is the proper management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction or degradation.Conservation is the sum total of activities, which can derive benefits from natural resources but at the same time prevent excessive use leading to destruction or degradation.

Conservation of natural resources There is an urgent need to conserve the nature. Some of the needs are:-To maintain ecological balance for supporting life To prevent different kinds of species(biodiversity)To make the resources available for present and future generation.To ensure the survival of human race.Need for conservation of natural resources :-SoilWaterForestBiodiversityEnergy

Resources to be conserve Soil loses its fertility due to erosion. So we need to conserve the soil. Soil conservation means checking soil erosion and improving soil fertility by adopting various methods :-Maintenance of soil fertilityControl on grazing ReforestationTerracing Conservation of soil

Conservation of water are essential for the survival of mankind, plants and animal. This can be achieved adopting the following methods:Growing vegetation in the catchment areas, which will hold water in the soil and allow it to percolate into deeper layers and contributes to formation of ground water.Constructing dams and reservoirs to regulate supply of water to the fields. Sewage should be treated and only the clear water should be released into the rivers .Industrial wastes should be treated to prevent chemical and thermal pollution of fresh water.Judicious use of water in our day to day life.Rainwater harvesting should be done by storing rainwater and recharging groundwater.Conservation of water We know the importance of biodiversity for our survival and how it is destroyed. Let us know how to protect the biodiversity. There are 2 basic strategies for conservation of biodiversity:- In-situ conservation Ex-situ conservation

Conservation of biodiversity Conservation of forest is a national problem so it must be tackled with perfect coordination between forest department an other department.The cutting of trees in the forests must be stopped at all cost Afforestation or special programmes like van mahotsava should be launched on grand scale Cutting of timber and other forest produce should be restricted Forest conservation Act 1980 should be strictly implemented to check deforestation Grasslands should be regenerated.

Conservation of forests

Energy conservation is the reduction of quantity of energy used. Energy conservation supports the eco friendly lifestyle by providing energy, which saves your money and at the same time saves the earth. When you decrease the amount of energy you use you automatically make efforts to reduce increasing global warming.

Source of conservation of energy Solar energy:-Solar power uses the sun's energy and light to provide heat, light, and electricity for homes.Wind energy:- Wind energy is often used to generate the mechanical power or the electricity.Geothermal energy:-Geothermal energy is used in the form of thermal energy, electrical energy, nuclear energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy and light energy.Wave energy:-Ocean waves contain large amount of energy, which can be extracted through Ocean winds, Ocean currents, Ocean Geothermal etcHydroelectricity :-Another renewable source of energy is the hydroelectric energy, which is produced from fast flowing water.

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