Forest Ecosystems — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of India's legal and policy framework in conserving its diverse forest ecosystems. What are the major challenges and suggest measures for improvement?

Discuss the various ecosystem services provided by forest ecosystems and explain how their degradation impacts human well-being and sustainable development. (10 marks)

The concept of 'Forest Ecosystem Resilience Matrix' offers a comprehensive lens to evaluate India's forest conservation efforts. Elaborate on this matrix and apply it to two distinct Indian forest types.