2. Forest and Wildlife Resources
Class 10th, Forest and Wildlife Resources, Short Notes
Introduction
This chapter starts with a Lepcha folk song:
Lepcha tribes are found in the state of Sikkim. The main purpose of using this song in the beginning of this chapter is to highlight how indigenous communities like the Lepchas respect and draw inspiration from nature.
Lepcha Tribes
Narak! My Lord, you are the creator of music
in the world of Lepchas
Oh Narak! My Lord, let me dedicate
myself to you
Let me gather your music from the
springs, the rivers, the mountains, the forests,
the insects and the animals
Let me gather your music from the sweet
breeze and offer it to you
Lepcha folk song
Deer
Cheetah
Biodiversity and Ecological System
Biodiversity:
- Biodiversity means the variety of all living organisms on Earth.
- It includes micro-organisms, bacteria, lichens, plants, animals, and humans.
- It is essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Ecological System (Ecosystem)
- An ecosystem is a network of living organisms interacting with each other and their environment.
- Humans are only one part of this complex system and depend on it for survival.
Importance of Biodiversity:
- Maintains the quality of air, water, and soil.
- Provides food, medicine, and other natural resources.
- Supports ecological balance and life on Earth.
Role of plants, animals and micro-organisms:
- Purify the air by producing oxygen.
- Help clean and recycle water.
- Maintain soil fertility through nutrient recycling.