Guiding the Nature…..

Natural resources are the most precious natures gift given to mankind to help him live a comfortable and peaceful life.But,at the sametime,we as human beings have the responsibility of conserving natural resources by taking the right steps.This will help us maintain the environmental balance and satisfy our needs to the fullest.The biggest concern before us is the fast depletion of natural resources such as forests,natural gas,wildlife,oil,petrol etc..the main reason is due to the improper and excessive use and the growth population.so,a planned and prudent use of the resources alone can protect them from getting extinct where the future generations could be able to enjoy such treasures.As we know that man depends on his environment.we need environment and the things it provides us for staying alive.Animals and plants also depend on the environment for their survival.over a period of time,we have used up a lot of these resources.We need to conserve and preserve these resources before they will be exhausted.so, certain steps are taken today in preserving the nature.
       ·       Soil preservation

              As soil is one of the valuable natural resource where man and and animals depend on plants for their food and plants get nourishment from the soil. basically we could say that plants and animals depend on soil for their food . The process of wind, rain or rivers carrying away the top fertile layer of soil is called soil erosion.cutting of trees or deforestation,strong winds in places of less vegetation(desserts),running of water bodies over the soil and overgrazing are all causes of soil erosion.so,we could prevent it by the means of

             1.    Forestation or planting trees as their roots hold the soil together. 

            2.    Terrace or step farming done on slopes of hills slows the speed of water flowing down and reduces soil erosion.

            3.   Building embankments on river banks prevents soil erosion by the rivers.

      ·        Preservation of forests and wild animals:

                 The best way to protect wildlife is by protecting their natural habitat.Destruction of their natural habitat usually happens through the use of land for farming or housing.Habitats may also be destroyed by pollution of the environment,by destruction natural disasters such as forest fires,and by flood caused by deforestation.The forests are the richest sources of wildlife and preserving the forests is a good start in preserving our wildlife.The slash and burn system should be stopped.The areas where trees have been cut should be replanted promptly.some forest areas should be set aside as national parks.Any development or building of houses and big structures should not be done in these areas.As following these we could make an attempt in minimizing the destruction of forests and wildlife.

       ·       Preservation of minerals :

                 We must use minerals sensibly as they are non-renewable natural resources. There is only a limited amount of oil, limestone, iron, coal, etc., found in the Earth. We should use renewable and non-polluting sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, etc., instead of coal and oil so that they can last longer.There are several households which make use of natural gas for heating water in their homes. Instead, if you can have a water heater devoid of a tank, then you will be successful in minimizing excessive use of natural gas. Developing and using solar and hydro power can be a great way of conserving natural resources. While the rays of the sun can be used for generating solar energy, hydro power can be generated by making use of water flow in a dam.

     ·       Water preservation :

                        Water consumption, whether it be in the household, through industry and manufacturing or in agriculture, must be given the consideration it deserves. Huge amounts of water are lost every year due to unattended faucet leaks, using outdated appliances, excessive clothes washing, showering, washing cars, gardening, and other everyday household activities. Often, we see wastage of water on a large-scale which can be avoided by conducting training and information sessions to educate people. People should use minimum water for daily needs such as washing cars and utensils. Whenever you see open taps, you should immediately go and close them properly to save water. The simple ways to save  the water will help you in preserving the natural resources.

Natural resources are conserved due to economic as their natural beauty and importance to local culture. Preserving biodiversity is essential for ecosystems to respond flexibly to damage or change. Caring for natural resources and promoting their sustainable use is an essential response of world community to ensure its own survival and well being. So. It’s our duty as citizens to safeguard the blessings of the nature....

References:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/conserving-natural-resources.html

http://expertscolumn.com/content/conservation-our-natural-resources