Forests and forest conservation for livelihood security

Abstract

Forests have a central role to play as the world confronts the challenges of climate change, food shortages, and improved livelihoods for a growing population. By 2050, if forecasts come true, there will be an additional two billion people who need to be housed, fed,
clothed, and given access to livelihoods. This is an enormous problem, especially in light of recent World Bank study indicating that global temperatures may increase by 4 degrees Celsius this century, having an effect on water supply, agriculture, and extreme weather occurrences. Forests produce fruits, leaves, gum, nuts, lumber, and wood for fuel; they also operate as a form of natural safety net for people during times of famine or other occurrences that have an influence on agriculture and food output. When crops fail, forests provide food for people and the animals they could trade with much of the world's surviving forests are coming under growing danger, which has a severe impact on people's quality of life. The globe still loses around 14.5 million hectares of forests year, despite the fact that deforestation has halted in some areas. As a result, it is important to develop policies and initiatives that can aid in forest conservation. The purpose of this essay is to investigate how forests and human livelihoods are related. Reviewing the pattern and effects of forest degradation is attempted. The report also discusses several current governments of India initiatives and forest protection methods.