Question

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the local indirect use values of forests.

1. Forests contribute to soil conservation.
2. Forests aid in carbon sequestration.
3. Forests primarily increase water run-off and erosion.
4. Forests play a role in reducing erosion.

• A. iv only
• B. None of these
• C. i, iv
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. iii only

• Forests play a wide range of protective role which include natural habitat for biodiversity and repository of genetic wealth.

• Non consumptive direct use values like recreation and ecotourism.

• Local indirect use values like carbon sequestration, soil conservation, erosion reduction, etc

• Ecotourism has mostly implemented with nature and wilderness for which the natural forest play a vital role

• Its not only facilitates the tourism but also helps to provide employment to the forest dwellers other landless labourers.