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Dependence of Tribal People on the Forests
The tribal people think that forests are sacred and never harm them. They

get wood, fruits, seeds, honey, wax and herbs from the forests.

They make baskets and toys from bamboo and cane. They know the art of
making perfumes from the wild flowers. Some of them specialize in making
plates and bowls from sal leaves. They sell these products in the local
markets called haats to earn their living.

Tribal people making baskets. A Tribal Haat

Sacred Groves

An area of the forest which has significant
religious connection and are supposed to
protect the people are called sacred groves .

These groves are sacred as they are said to be
associated with some deities. Tribal people

protect these groves and do not allow people
to cut trees. Hence, they help in the
Conservation of Forest
conservation of forests.

Deforestation

The cutting down of trees on a large scale is

called deforestation. It is either done to clean
land for cultivation or to establish towns. The
trees are also cut down to obtain wood.

But, deforestation has many adverse effects.
As roots of trees bind the soil and prevent soil

erosion, so when deforestation occurs the soil
becomes loose and gets easily eroded. Deforestation

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