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🌱 Tamil Nadu becomes the 4th State with State Agroforestry Policy Tamil Nadu has become the 4th Indian state to introduce a State Agroforestry Policy. Earlier, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha had already launched similar policies. Odisha released its State Agroforestry Policy on 9 July 2025 to increase farmers’ income, improve soil health, and promote climate-resilient tree–crop farming systems. Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

🌿 Temperature-Based Classification of Plants 1️⃣ Megatherms – Plants that grow in consistently high temperatures throughout the year, mainly found in tropical regions. 2️⃣ Mesotherms – Plants that grow in regions with moderate temperatures and experience alternating high (summer) and low (winter) seasons. 3️⃣ Microtherms – Plants that grow in continuously low temperatures, commonly found in cool temperate and mountainous regions. 4️⃣ Hekistotherms – Plants that grow in extremely low temperatures throughout the year, mainly adapted to polar and tundra regions. Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

Biosphere Reserve 1. Biosphere Reserve is a large protected area for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. 2. It works under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. 3. The MAB Programme was started in 1971. 4. India started its Biosphere Reserve programme in 1986. 5. The first Biosphere Reserve of India is Nilgiri (1986). 6. India currently has 18 Biosphere Reserves. 7. Twelve Indian Biosphere Reserves are included in UNESCO World Network. 8. Main aim is biodiversity conservation with human participation. 9. Divided into 3 Zone - Core Zone | Buffer Zone Transition Zone Follow -https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

World Environment Day is celebrated on: 5 June every year •Ecological pyramid first formed by: Charles Elton •Pyramid of energy is always: Upright •10% law of energy given by: Lindeman •Father of Ecosystem Ecology: E. P. Odum •Term “Ecosystem” given by: A. G. Tansley Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

India has added two new Ramsar sites — Patna Bird Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari-Dhand Wetland (Gujarat) — taking the total number of Ramsar wetlands in the country to 98, strengthening India’s commitment to wetland conservation under the Ramsar Convention. 🌿💧

Protected Areas as on January 2026 Total National Parks: 107 Wildlife Sanctuaries: 573 Tiger Reserves: 58 Elephant Reserves: 33 Biosphere Reserves: 18 Marine Protected Areas: 31 Ramsar Sites : 96 Follow :- https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

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🌍 Important Environmental Protocols

1. Stockholm Conference (UNCHE) – 1972 Launched the international environmental agenda. 2. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) – 1973 Regulates international trade in endangered wildlife species. 3.Vienna Convention – 1985 Aimed at protecting the ozone layer. 4. Montreal Protocol – 1987 Phased out the use of ozone-depleting substances. 5. Basel Convention – 1989 Controls transboundary movements of hazardous wastes. 6. Rio Earth Summit (UNCED) – 1992 Promoted sustainable development worldwide. 7. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – 1992 Focused on conservation of global biodiversity. UN Framework 8. Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – 1992 Addressed global climate change challenges. 9. Kyoto Protocol – 1997 Set binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 10. Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety – 2000 Ensured safe handling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 11. Johannesburg Summit (Rio+10) – 2002 Reviewed progress made since the Rio Earth Summit. 12. Nagoya Protocol – 2010 Promoted fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources. 13. Paris Agreement – 2015 Aimed to limit global warming to well below 2°C. 14. Glasgow Climate Pact (COP26) – 2021 Accelerated commitments for climate action. 15. Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (COP15) – 2022 Set global biodiversity targets for 2030. Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

Organizations with Full Form and Headquarters IUCN – International Union for Conservation of Nature Headquarters: Morges, Switzerland IMD – India Meteorological Department Headquarters: Pune, India ICRAF – International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (World Agroforestry Centre) Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya NABARD – National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Headquarters: Mumbai, India ITTO – International Tropical Timber Organization Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan WTO – World Trade Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland

Gujarat has become the only state in India where three big cat species — lion, tiger and leopard — are found together. 'Tiger State' status after 33 years as NTCA confirms resident tiger. Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced *India's first red "table-top" road* surfaces on the *Bhopal-Jabalpur section of NH-45 in Madhya Pradesh* to enhance wildlife safety. These 5 mm raised red, chequered markings act as a visual and tactile deterrent, forcing motorists to reduce speed through the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary. *Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk*

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Forest Trees – One-Liner Notes God fruit tree – Aegle marmelos (Bael; sacred medicinal tree) Chironji tree – Buchanania lanzan (Edible seeds) Forest flame tree – Butea monosperma (Bright orange-red flowers) Indian laburnum – Cassia fistula (Golden shower tree) Beef wood – Casuarina equisetifolia (Hard coastal timber) Sago palm – Cycas revoluta (Gymnosperm ornamental palm-like plant) Rosewood – Dalbergia latifolia (High-value timber) Malabar wood – Hopea parviflora (Evergreen forest timber) Indian elm – Ulmus wallichiana (Temperate Himalayan tree)

Grassland: A grassland is a natural vegetation type dominated by grasses, with few or no trees, found in areas of moderate rainfall. Types of Grasslands Veldts: Temperate grasslands of South Africa. Downs: Rolling grasslands of Australia. Savannah: Tropical grasslands with scattered trees, mainly in Africa. Prairies: Fertile temperate grasslands of North America. Pampas: Temperate grasslands of South America (Argentina). Steppes: Dry temperate grasslands of Europe and Asia. Tussocks: Tufted grasslands of New Zealand.

Siliserh Lake in Alwar, Rajasthan, and Kopra Jalashay near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh have been designated as new Ramsar Sites. This recognition strengthens India's efforts in wetland conservation, protection of biodiversity, and support for sustainable livelihoods. With these additions, India now has 96 Ramsar Sites, up from 26 in 2014. Follow - https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk

Soil Water Content

1. Holard - The total amount of water present in the soil. 2. Chresard - The amount of water available to plants. 3. Echard - The amount of water that is not available to plants. Follow the Forestry_footprints channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaiKYG3GOj9wHtyqdi2v

Every year 4th December is marked as International Cheetah Day since 2010. The day is dedicated to emphasizing global efforts to prevent the cheetah's extinction and promote its conservation. They are the world’s fastest land mammals, found in parts of Africa and Asia. Namibia has the world's largest population of cheetahs. Under the Cheetah Reintroduction Project, cheetahs were translocated to India from Namibia and South Africa in 2022 and 2023. One Year of Project Cheetah https://share.google/5hJa3gJ6MLiF1oxKH

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Wildlife 1. A group of tigers is called- Ambush 2. A group of lions is called- Pride 3. Group of camels is called- Caravan 4. The young one of the tiger is called- Calf 5. Young ones of deer is called- Fawn Follow :- https://www.instagram.com/forestry_footprints?igsh=cTU4czBvaDE1cmNk