Introduction, impact, advantages and disadvantages of afforestation.

1. Submitted by:
Jasleen Kaur
2013-2015 batch
Mtech CSE(hons)
Specialization- Computer
Networks

2. • Planting of trees in a methodical and planned manner and
using them wisely....to minimize the effect of reckless
deforestation...can be termed as Afforestation.

3. • 1. It Increases greenery.
2. It reduces desertification.
3. It brings Rain in proper time.
4. It reduces the pollution level.
5. It minimizes the effect of drought and
Global Warming.
6. It helps the factories to have a proper use
of plant items without leaving a bad effect in
the society and environment.
7. It minimizes the effect of soil erosion.
8. It helps to control Acid rain.......
9.floods can be controlled to some extent
10.wildlife is preserved
11.rains are more obvious

4. • There is no disadvantage....because planting trees in a proper
way is always beneficial...

6. • The importance is immense in today's scenario because it is
mainly done for commercial purposes.
• In a natural forest or woodland, the trees are heterogeneous.
• Owing to the sensitivity to over usage and slow growths,
these forests cannot be used continuously for commercial
purposes like wood products.
• The process of planting trees in empty lands helps promote
the fast propagation of specific types of trees for the wood
industry.
• With the increasing demand for wood fuels and building
materials, this process helps to meet these demands without
cutting down the natural forests.
• Deforestation can lead to the depletion of trees in water
catchments and riverside zones. Afforestation ensures trees
and plants that hold the soil in these sensitive areas remain
protected

8. • The Following Points Justify the Application of
Societal Marketing Principles for Time Honored and
Cost Effective Implementation of the Program:
1) An Optimal Mix of Afforestation Program
(Combination of Social, Economic, and
Environmental Requirements).
2) Inculcating Mass Awareness.
3) Cost Effectiveness is Possible.
4) Sensitive Segment is Benefited.
5) Rural Economy is Benefited.
6) Maintaining Ecological Balance.
• Afforestation Mix:
1) Trees.
2) Shrubs.
3) Sub Shrubs.
4) Herbal.

9. • Social Forestry is a Community Development Program,
instrumental in protecting Social/Public Interests by
increasing Fuel Wood Supply, Small Timber Supply,
Fodder Supply, Protection of Agricultural Fields against
Winds and Erosion and is also used for Entertaining
Masses.
• Three Constituents of Social Forestry are Farm Forestry,
Rural Forestry, and Urban Forestry.
1) Farm Forestry:Relates to Individual Land-leads to
balanced Rural Economy. Mix: Farm Bands, Wind
Breaker, Green Revolution, Checking Erosion,and
Salinization. Benefits: Firewood, Fodder, Small Timber,
Organic Manure..

10. 2) Rural Forestry:Relates to Community Land-Leads to Cottage
Industries. Mix:Road Side, Railway Side, Degraded Land, and
Derelict Areas. Benefits: Raw Materials for Small Scale
Industries.
3) Urban Forestry: Relates to Community Land-Leads to
Beautification of Environment. Mix: Good Looking, Small
Size, Flower/Fruit Providing Plants. Benefits: Beautification
of Environment and reduction of Air Pollution.
• Industrial(Production Forestry):
• Plantation-Paper Industry, Timber Industry, and
Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Benefits: Provides Raw Materials for above Industries

11. • The Promotion of Afforestation
can be broadly Categorized into
three Parts as under:
1) Personal Promotion: Integrated
to Religion, Co-Operation of
Saints and Prophets required.
2) Advertisement and Publicity
Based on Creativity:
• Creating Mass Awareness
through Radio/TV, Drama, Folk
Dances/Songs etc.
3) Service Promotion:
• Incentives to Individuals,
Institutions, Subsidies, Lucrative
Incentives to Individuals and
Institutional Motivators.