Bio-Diversity — Flashcards

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People in rural areas need clean drinking water, food, energy in the form of firewood, building material, and fodder for animals. These basic needs all come from the land, so they are closely connecte…

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Forested mountains act as water towers. When forests are cut down, they cannot hold water properly. Rainwater runs away instead of entering the ground, so rivers dry up, water becomes scarce, and rain…

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Many wars are fought over natural resources. Conflict grows when resources are degraded, badly managed, or controlled by a few people. Fair and careful use of resources helps peace.

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The three legs are peace, good governance, and sustainable management of resources. Development is compared to the basin that rests on these three legs.

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They grew fast and gave timber, but they destroyed local biological diversity. Many local plants and animals disappeared, and the forests could no longer support the environment as before.

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The rivers started drying up because the forests could no longer store water and release it slowly into underground reservoirs and streams.

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Planting a tree means creating a better future. A tree gives shade, soil protection, food, fuel, and support for life. It stands for care, responsibility, and long-term hope.

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It refers to rural women who learned to plant and care for trees even without formal education. They became skilled through practice and confidence.