ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(ES)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Lesson 28: Waste land reclamation, consumerism

Need for wasteland development

• Wasteland development provides a source of income for the rural poor.
  
• It ensures a constant supply of fuel, fodder and timber for local use.
  
• Makes the soil fertile by preventing soil erosion and conserving moisture.
  
• Helps maintain an ecological balance in the area.
  
• Increases the forest cover maintains the local climatic conditions.
  
• Trees help in holding moisture and reduce surface run-off rates.