Protecting Forest Ecosystems

Due to the cutting of trees and plants in the village, various herbs and food items are becoming extinct. We can protect them.

— Mohan AHARI · Sarera, Udaipur, Rajasthan

We have been living in this village for nearly 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has undergone many changes; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, the forest will be destroyed, and all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and vines will vanish. Camps should be organized to teach the younger generation traditional forest and tribal knowledge from the elders, to pass it on to the next generation, and to preserve it.

— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha

We have been living in this village for approximately 100 years. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. There have been many changes in the forest; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, then within the next 20 years, along with the destruction of the forest, all types of wild animals, medicinal plants, and creepers will disappear. Camps should be organized to teach traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders to the younger generation, transfer it to the next generation, and preserve it.

— Kumudini Chhanchan · Bhojpur, Sambalpur, Odisha

I have been living in this village since my grandfather's time. Our tribe originated in this surrounding area. The forest has changed a lot; valuable trees, herbs, and animals have all disappeared. If we do not protect it, the forest will be destroyed within the next 20 years, and all kinds of wild animals, medicinal trees, and plants will vanish. The younger generation should be taught traditional forest and tribal knowledge from elders and transfer it to the next generation, and camps should be organized to preserve it.

— DASHARATH SINGH · Jamunkira, Sambalpur, Odisha

We must protect our forests so that herbs remain.

— Chanda

We should preserve our culture so that herbs and forests remain.

— Chanda

We should protect our forests. Many living beings and animals live there. Trees have started to be cut down, so they should be saved.

— Mohan AHARI · Patiya, Udaipur, Rajasthan

We all used to get forest products before, but now they are not available. Therefore, forests should be protected. It would be good if everyone remains aware.

— KusaPradhani · Tapurbuduni, Rayagada, Odisha

Long live rural discussions. The forests that are present in our lives are depleting. We need to plant more trees, otherwise society will be destroyed.

— Jadumani Nial · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha

We should protect forest trees for a pure environment.

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

I want to bring back the medicinal items, food items, and root vegetables found in our forest, so that they do not disappear.

— Laxmi Bagh · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha

We must protect our water, forest, and land, or else, gradually, the forest department will have our forests cut down, which was our family's ancestral home.

— Ram Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh

If we do not protect our forests, then the medicinal herbs and trees of our forests, which contribute to our economic situation, may be destroyed. Therefore, it is very important to protect our forests.

— Chanda

Earlier, in our village's forest, we found many abundant herbs. But unfortunately, the roots of these herbs in the forest are being severely destroyed. So, we will try to keep them alive for this. I will go a bit.

— Devisingh Solanki · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

Our ancestors used to live, grow and maintain trees, and collect fruits and roots. Now, with all the trees gone, many conveniences are being lost. Let us all plant trees again.

— Bisendra Naik · Kasipur, Rayagada, Odisha

To save water and forests, we should plant trees and protect them. We should not cut them down, as we get pure air and water from them. Therefore, we should protect the forests.

— Ram Kumari

We want to bring all the traditional medicines, including roots and herbs, that are available. And we want to save the forest. All the traditional games that were played...

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

We should preserve our culture because traditional knowledge and science are associated with it. If we do not preserve it, traditional knowledge and science will disappear. From the forest...

— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand

Medicinal plants are on the verge of extinction in the forest. The forest should be protected.

— upendra sunani · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha

Medicinal plants and roots found in the forest are no longer available. We must protect them.

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

Deforestation should be stopped.

— Sunita Kumari

There are no longer ancient trees in our forest that could be used for household furniture. If we protect the forest again, our future generations can get them.

— Upendra Kumar Mahananda

The government should protect the traditions and forests of the tribals; if the tribals exist, the forests will also be safe.

— Gopal · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

We will take care of the trees and plants in our forest and maintain them; we will not cut them. They will provide us support and wood.

— Dinesh Damor · Dungarpur, Rajasthan

Save the forest, conserve the soil.

— Sabina · Tumudibandh, Kandhamal, Odisha

We should protect our culture so that our food items from the forests and cultural programs remain alive.

— Vijay Kumar bhardwaj · Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh

Our medicinal herbs, vegetables, fruits, and trees are depleting from the forests.

— Kachala Choudhary

If we don't take care, the forest will be destroyed.

— Chanda

We should sit with our elders and think about saving forests for future generations so that we can tell them.

— Chanda

In olden times, many kinds of herbs were available in our village, but in the current situation, due to the cutting of this forest, some conservation efforts could not be made, which means for us in the coming time...

— Mohan AHARI · Sarera, Udaipur, Rajasthan

I want to save traditional medicine, herbs, roots, and trees.

— Laxmi Bagh · Sundargarh, Odisha

So that future generations can know about the trees and plants in the forests that protect us from disease.

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

My name is Isaac Sabar, village Zero Number, Panchayat Mandi Mandi, District Kandhamal. I feel that in the current situation, people used to use traditional forest products, which are forest-derived goods, in large quantities to sustain their livelihoods, but due to the lack of forests, they have disappeared. We want to restore the forests so that we can enjoy those forest products just like our ancestors used to.

— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha

If we do not make some effort, we will lose our traditional seeds, medicinal herbs, pure environment, air, etc.

— Kachala Choudhary

Hello. We will take care of our forest and protect the forest trees.

— Gauri damor

We should not cut down forests. If deforestation occurs, we will not get oxygen, and there will be a shortage of medicinal herbs, which will make us sick.

— Chanda · Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

The protection of the forest, its herbs, and natural beauty is important.

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

So that future generations can also know about all the trees and plants in the forests that protect us from diseases.

— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

Lots of trees are being cut down in the name of development and our forests are disappearing. If we do not spread awareness of sustainable development, then we will lose our forests and we will also lose our lungs.

— sophia akoijam · Imphal, Imphal West, Manipur

We should save forests for future generations so that pastures can be saved for cows, oxen, and goats.

— Surajsingh Parmar · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh