Distinguish between Exploitation and Conservation of forests.

Exploitation of Forests : Humans have directly influenced the kind of distribution of biotic stock. The forests are being cleared to meet the demand of growing population. Their requirement for food and shelter is being fulfilled by clearing the forests. Forests are used for raw materials. In this age of industry and urbanisation, the growing population translocates into more lands, being cleared off the forests to grow crops and more areas to erect houses, construct roads, etc.

Conservation of Forests : The concept of biodiversity conservation is not new in India. Several measures are being taken to conserve forests. Afforestation is being done. Trees are being planted, using chemical insecticides to control diseases of trees and safeguarding of forests by fire are other important steps in this direction.